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"How I Learned About Consent": Influences of research-based theatre on sexual consent attitudes
Gavin Friel1, Charlotte McIvor1, Kate Dawson1
1School of Psychology, College of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
Background:
This paper evaluates the effectiveness of sexual consent promotion research-based theatre (RbT) as a sexual violence and harassment prevention intervention through sexual consent attitude change.
Methods:
Two quantitative studies were conducted: one with higher education students attending The Kinds of Sex You Might Have at College; the other with secondary school pupils attending How I Learned About Consent. Pre- and post-performance surveys were analysed using paired t-tests and multiple linear regressions to assess attitudinal changes and predictors.
Results:
Quantitative analysis revealed significant improvements in sexual consent attitudes. Theatrical experience and demographic factors, including age and gender, were key predictors of attitudinal shifts.
Conclusions:
Research-based theatre is a promising medium for sex-positive sexuality education, fostering attitudinal change while minimizing traumatisation. Future work should explore long-term impacts and integrate mixed methods for deeper insights.
