Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Promote Sexual Consent of Undergraduates in Greek-Letter Organizations
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| Title: | Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Promote Sexual Consent of Undergraduates in Greek-Letter Organizations |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ashley Falcon (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(5):1355-1359. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Private Colleges, Undergraduate Students, Fraternities, Sororities, Sexuality, Congruence (Psychology), Sexual Abuse, Intervention, Visual Aids |
| Geographic Terms: | Florida |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2082849 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: Sexual assault is prevalent among undergraduates in Greek-letter organizations (GLO). Prevention efforts promote sexual consent, though few explicitly employ theoretical constructs known to positively influence behavior. This study evaluated theory-informed educational posters promoting sexual consent seeking. Participants: Forty undergraduate GLO students (20 female, 20 male) were recruited through in-person, email, and social media solicitation. Data collection was completed March-November 2019 during the spring and fall semesters. Methods: A double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted. Intervention participants viewed theory-informed educational posters promoting sexual consent. Results: The intervention group demonstrated more favorable consent intention (p = 0.024; ?2 = 0.131) and consent subjective norms (p = 0.040; ?2 = 0.109). Intervention group males showed a greater improvement in one of four consent attitudes (p = 0.045; ?2 = 0.211). Conclusions: Brief exposures to theory-informed messaging may help to improve subjective norms and behavioral intent to seek sexual consent among undergraduate GLO members. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1429065 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Sexual assault is prevalent among undergraduates in Greek-letter organizations (GLO). Prevention efforts promote sexual consent, though few explicitly employ theoretical constructs known to positively influence behavior. This study evaluated theory-informed educational posters promoting sexual consent seeking. Participants: Forty undergraduate GLO students (20 female, 20 male) were recruited through in-person, email, and social media solicitation. Data collection was completed March-November 2019 during the spring and fall semesters. Methods: A double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted. Intervention participants viewed theory-informed educational posters promoting sexual consent. Results: The intervention group demonstrated more favorable consent intention (p = 0.024; ?2 = 0.131) and consent subjective norms (p = 0.040; ?2 = 0.109). Intervention group males showed a greater improvement in one of four consent attitudes (p = 0.045; ?2 = 0.211). Conclusions: Brief exposures to theory-informed messaging may help to improve subjective norms and behavioral intent to seek sexual consent among undergraduate GLO members. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2082849 |
