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ERIC Number: ED640340
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 272
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3808-2801-7
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A Survey of Sexual Misconduct Perceptions among University Sorority and Fraternity Members
Jenna C. Retort
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Southern Connecticut State University
This comparative quantitative survey design study examined sorority and fraternity members at a regional public institution in the Northeastern United States to determine if there were statistically significant differences between sorority and fraternity member perception of the prevalence of campus sexual misconduct; understanding of the behaviors that constitute sexual misconduct; willingness to intervene when aware of an act of sexual misconduct; and willingness to report an allegation of sexual misconduct. Despite nearly 50 years of legislation to address sexual violence on college and university campuses, the rates of sexual misconduct remain high, particularly among high-risk student groups such as sororities and fraternities (Mellins et al., 2017; Murnen & Kohlman, 2007). Both social cognitive and scripting theories served as the framework to examine the intersection of the complex social culture of Greek communities and socialized gender roles in the context of sex and sexual misconduct. The final sample included 24 participants (N=106), with a composition of 21 sorority members (N=91) and 3 fraternity members (N=15). Non-parametric Mann-Whitney U tests were conducted and found no statistically significant differences between sorority or fraternity member perception of the prevalence of campus sexual misconduct; understanding of the behaviors that constitute sexual misconduct; willingness to intervene; and willingness to report an allegation of sexual misconduct. Though this study did not demonstrate statistically significant findings, the standard deviation for participant responses to the survey questions showed differences among sorority and fraternity members that allude to practically significant variation. Implications for practice for both educational and Greek student leaders were discussed. No statistically significant differences were found between sorority and fraternity members' responses to the Vector Solutions Pre-Course Survey, however, there were variances in responses that have practical implications for educational leaders. Research question 4 examined if there were differences in sorority and fraternity member willingness to report sexual misconduct, the results of which demonstrated that there were variances in knowledge of support resources and reporting structures, as well as confidence that the institution is committed to ending sexual violence and that institutional officials would take a report seriously. Educational leaders have the opportunity to leverage the findings of this study to work directly with Greek student leaders to create a comprehensive primary prevention strategy that starts with the recruitment of new members until graduation from the institution. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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