ERIC Number: ED637883
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 153
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ISBN: 979-8-3799-2491-1
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The Expressed Needs of College Students Who Identify as Sexual and Gender Minority Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted: A Photovoice Study
Kimberley Stunkard
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Texas Woman's University
The purpose of this study was to describe the post assault support needs of college students who identify as sexual and gender minority after a sexual assault. The study employed participatory action research in the form of a photovoice study wherein participants took photographs to describe their support needs after sexual assault. The study found participant support needs were primarily psychosocial in nature and reflected the healing journey of each participant. Participant support needs included four major themes: role of the sexual and gender minority community, safety, supportive outlets, and moving forward. The role of the sexual and gender minority community was based on a sense of acceptance and the presence of allies in reporting roles. Safety encompassed safe spaces and consent education. The theme of supportive outlets involved different therapeutic outlets as well as formal and informal contact with animals. Finally, the theme of moving forward encompassed overcoming the sense of isolation, self-care, and finding beauty in everyday life. Overall, participants were hopeful about moving forward with recovery and healing. [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.]
Descriptors: College Students, LGBTQ People, Student Needs, Sexual Abuse, Crime, Photography, Mental Health, Coping, Safety
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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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