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
Recommended Citation
Moses, Rychelle, "Students’ Perceptions of Campus Sexual Assault Resources: An Appalachian Perspective" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3717. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3717
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.