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Information Seeking Among Women Aged 18 to 25 About the Risk of Sexual Aggression
Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly
  • James Pokrywczynski, Marquette University
  • Robert J. Griffin, Ph.D., Marquette University
  • Gregory J. Calhoun, Marquette University
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
3-1-2019
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Disciplines
Abstract

Many researchers have studied risk factors related to sexual violence, and few studies have explored what differences account for the various ways women seek information about sexual violence. This study accomplishes this by applying part of the Risk Information Seeking and Processing (RISP) model to sexual aggression among young females (18-25 years). The results from a national survey of females show that negative affect (worry and anger combined) showed a direct positive effect on risk information seeking. Also, binge drinking does not make women feel much more at risk from sexual assault. Some differences exist between women in school and out.

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Accessible version. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Vol. 96, No. 1 (March 2019): 239-263. DOI. © SAGE Publications. Used with permission.

Gregory J. Calhoun was affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin at the time of publication.

Citation Information
James Pokrywczynski, Robert J. Griffin and Gregory J. Calhoun. "Information Seeking Among Women Aged 18 to 25 About the Risk of Sexual Aggression" Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly (2019) ISSN: 1077-6990
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/james_pokrywczynski/64/