ERIC Number: ED660893
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 142
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ISBN: 979-8-3840-8999-5
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Attitudes toward Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among College Students in Intimate Relationships Who Attend a Historically Black College in Mississippi
Temiloluwa Ogundeyi
ProQuest LLC, Dr.P.H. Dissertation, Jackson State University
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a severe global public health problem that affects both men and women all over the world, and college students are not exempt. (Thongpriwan et al., 2015). Although attitude is a major factor contributing to the prevalence of IPV (CDC, 2021a; Sanchez-Prada, 2020), there is a dearth of knowledge about HBCU students' attitudes toward IPV in Mississippi. The threefold purpose of this study is to (a) explore attitudes toward IPV among college students in "intimate relationships" and attending an HBCU in Mississippi; (b) determine the relationship between selected demographic variables (students' education levels, ACEs, sexual orientation, and gender) and attitudes toward IPV among students; and (c) assess HBCU college students' awareness of the IPV resources available to them and others. An exploratory cross-sectional study, non-experimental research design was used to gather data on the attitudes of college students in intimate relationships and attending an HBCU toward IPV, and their awareness of IPV resources available to them and others. One hundred ninety-four university students from an HBCU in urban Mississippi participated in the study. Descriptive analyses were used to describe the attitudes toward IPV and awareness of available IPV resources. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and attitudes toward IPV. College students who are in intimate relationships and attending an HBCU in Mississippi were found to have low attitude towards IPV. Those who have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACE) by living in household with someone who had mental illness, incarcerated, or had substance abuse disorder before 18, have low controlling, abusive, or violent attitude towards IPV. Also, participants were aware of the resources available to them and others who may experience IPV. While many HBCU college students in Mississippi have low attitudes (low abusive, controlling, and violent attitude) towards IPV and are aware of various IPV resources, there is still significant space for improving education, advocacy, and prevention programs aimed at decreasing IPV on college campuses. HBCUs should continue to place high priority on awareness programs to ensure that students are aware of the IPV resources available to them and others. [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: Black Colleges, School Violence, College Students, Intimacy, Interpersonal Relationship, Student Attitudes, Student Personnel Services, Early Experience, Sexual Orientation, Academic Achievement, Sex, Urban Schools
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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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Identifiers - Location: Mississippi
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