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An evaluation of a mixed-gender date rape prevention workshop

D R Holcomb1, P D Sarvela, K A Sondag

  • 1College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A date-rape workshop significantly reduced date-rape tolerance among university students. Men showed greater attitude change than women, indicating workshop effectiveness in preventing date rape.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Date rape remains a significant issue on university campuses.
  • Understanding and modifying attitudes towards date rape is crucial for prevention efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a mixed-gender date-rape workshop in altering university students' attitudes.
  • To compare attitude changes between genders and between workshop participants and a control group.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, posttest-only experimental design was employed.
  • 163 students attended a mixed-gender date-rape workshop; 168 served as a control group.
  • The 25-item Date Rape Attitudes Survey (DRAS) measured attitudes.

Main Results:

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  • Men reported more tolerant attitudes towards date rape than women.
  • Students in the control group showed more tolerant attitudes than those in the workshop group.
  • Men demonstrated a greater reduction in date-rape tolerance post-workshop compared to women.

Conclusions:

  • The date-rape workshop was effective in reducing tolerance towards date rape.
  • Gender differences in attitude change suggest tailored prevention strategies may be beneficial.
  • Further research is recommended to refine and evaluate date-rape prevention programs.