Information Seeking Among Women Aged 18 to 25 About the Risk of Sexual Aggression

Authors

James Pokrywczynski, Marquette UniversityFollow
Robert J. Griffin Ph.D., Marquette UniversityFollow
Gregory J. Calhoun, Marquette University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

3-2019

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Source Publication

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

Source ISSN

1077-6990

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.

Comments

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.

Recommended Citation

Pokrywczynski, James; Griffin, Robert J. Ph.D.; and Calhoun, Gregory J., "Information Seeking Among Women Aged 18 to 25 About the Risk of Sexual Aggression" (2019). College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications. 524.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/comm_fac/524