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Patrick T McGonigal1,2, Mario J Scalora1
1Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 1220 T St., Lincoln, NE 68588, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 26, 2024
Summary
Minoritized college students face frequent identity-driven harassment, often targeting sex, gender, and sexual orientation. Victims commonly seek social support or ignore incidents rather than reporting them.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Identity-driven harassment significantly impacts minoritized college students' academic success and retention.
- Underreporting of harassment incidents necessitates research into true prevalence and victim responses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and nature of identity-driven harassment among college students.
- To understand the coping mechanisms and responses employed by victims of harassment.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous survey administered to a large undergraduate sample (N=2000) at a Midwestern university.
- Assessed frequency of on-campus and off-campus identity-driven behaviors and victim responses.
Main Results:
- Harassment most frequently targeted sex, gender, sexual orientation, and race.
- Behaviors ranged from mild verbal harassment to severe physical and sexual assault.
- Victims predominantly utilized informal coping strategies, including social support and avoidance.
Conclusions:
- The study identified common patterns of identity-driven harassment experienced by college students.
- Victim responses often involve informal support systems and coping mechanisms.
- Findings offer insights for developing targeted interventions and support services for victimized students.
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