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Define It! Addressing Rape Culture within 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Through Critical Consciousness Raising
Nicole L Johnson1, Meg Credit2, Brooke E DeSipio3
1Department of Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Cananda.
Journal of Homosexuality
|October 2, 2025
Summary
This study adapted a sexual violence prevention program for LGBTQ+ students. The adapted program showed promise in increasing critical consciousness and bystander willingness to intervene in sexual assault scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Psychology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Sexual violence is a significant global public health issue.
- Existing prevention programs often overlook the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
- There is a need for tailored interventions to address sexual violence within LGBTQ+ communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an adapted sexual violence prevention program, "Define it!", for LGBTQ+ students.
- To assess the program's impact on critical consciousness, bystander willingness to intervene, and rape myth acceptance.
- To address the gap in prevention efforts for LGBTQ+ populations.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was used with 36 LGBTQ+ students (22 intervention, 14 control).
- Data were collected at baseline and one-month follow-up.
- Univariate ANCOVAs were employed to analyze changes in key outcomes.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in bystander willingness, specifically in consciousness raising and sexual assault bystander behavior.
- Effect sizes for these improvements ranged from large to minimal.
- No significant differences were found in rape myth acceptance.
Conclusions:
- The adapted "Define it!" program shows initial support for its utility in LGBTQ+ communities.
- The program demonstrates potential for enhancing critical consciousness and bystander intervention skills.
- Prevention efforts tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals and their experiences are crucial for combating campus sexual violence.
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