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Intimate Partner Sexual Violence, Gender, and Psychological Distress Among Northern Irish University Students
Susan Lagdon1, Ngozi Anyadike-Danes2, Megan Reynolds3
1School of Psychology, Ulster University, Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland s.lagdon@ulster.ac.uk.
Violence and Victims
|November 21, 2023
Summary
Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) affects university students in Northern Ireland, with women experiencing it more often than men. Both genders show links between IPSV, unhealthy alcohol use, and psychological distress.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a significant issue among university students.
- Research on IPSV prevalence in the UK and Ireland is limited compared to North America.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of IPSV among university students in Northern Ireland.
- To examine the associations between IPSV, gender, unhealthy alcohol use, and psychological distress.
Main Methods:
- Data from a survey of 654 university students in Northern Ireland were analyzed.
- Statistical analyses examined relationships between IPSV, gender (male/female), alcohol use, and psychological distress (PTSD, depression, anxiety).
Main Results:
- Women (50%) reported higher rates of IPSV than men (23%).
- IPSV was statistically associated with unhealthy alcohol use, posttraumatic stress, depression, and generalized anxiety in both genders.
- The findings align with previous research on IPSV in North America.
Conclusions:
- IPSV is a concern for university students in Northern Ireland, affecting both men and women.
- Unhealthy alcohol use and psychological distress are significant correlates of IPSV in this population.
- Further research and targeted interventions are needed to address IPSV in UK and Irish universities.
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