Acquaintance rape workshops: Their effectiveness in changing the attitudes of first year college men

Studies the effect of three different types of acquaintance rape prevention programs on men's attitudes concerning women and sexual assault. Examined single-sex versus coed workshops, small groups versus large groups, and other types of formats. Findings show that some program features are more effective than others. (RJM)
Author: 
Earle,James P.
Notes: 
AN- EJ547041 LA- English Full Text: N
Reprint Status: 
IN FILE
Start Page: 
2
End Page: 
18
Journal/Periodical Name: 
NASPA Journal
Volume: 
34
Issue: 
1
Abstract: 
This study looks at the effect of three different types of acquaintance rape prevention programs on the attitudes concerning the sexual assault of women among first year college men from four different colleges. The study found that treatment in small, single groups, with peer facilitation and interactive techniques, resulted in the largest positive change in attitude regarding traditional women's roles in the home and workplace and motives for rape. No change was noted in attitudes toward the perceived severity of the crime. This study has implications for the evaluation of current theories of educating first year college men on acquaintance rape.
Topic Areas: 
College, Evaluation, Prevention
Reference Type: 
JOUR
Reference ID: 
96
Publication Date: 
1996