Degree Name

MA (Master of Arts)

Program

Criminal Justice

Date of Award

5-2020

Committee Chair or Co-Chairs

Dustin Osborne

Committee Members

Chris Rush, Nicole Prior

Abstract

Research relating to campus sexual assault has traditionally focused on its prevalence and factors that serve to influence risk of victimization. Less attention has been directed toward the presence and effectiveness of campus sexual assault resources. In addition, few studies have explored the role that culture and other geographical factors may play in this process. The current study seeks to address this limitation in two unique ways: (1) determining whether an Appalachian upbringing influences knowledge of and willingness to utilize campus sexual assault resources and (2) exploring its impact on adherence to common rape myths. Survey data are gathered from students at a public university located in the heart of the Appalachian Region, with results serving to improve our understanding of how culture affects students’ knowledge and perceptions of campus sexual assault resources.

Document Type

Thesis - unrestricted

Copyright

Copyright by the authors.

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