ERIC Number: EJ1322230
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 12
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Readiness to Engage in Assertive Responding, Self-Protective Dating Behaviors, and Sexual Communication: A Transtheoretical Model-Based Analysis of College Women
Yusufov, Miryam; Orchowski, Lindsay M.
Journal of American College Health, v69 n8 p959-970 2021
Objective: Most sexual assault prevention approaches are universal in nature. The present study evaluated a Transtheoretical Model (TTM)--based Stages of Change (SOC) measure assessing readiness to utilize sexual assault risk reduction skills. The measure was evaluated with regard to Decisional Balance and Self-Efficacy. Participants: Survey data were collected from 300 college women (M[subscript age]=18.5, SD = 0.79). Methods: Three SOC measures were developed and evaluated for using: (1) assertive responding; (2) self-protective dating behaviors; and (3) open sexual communication. Item development was followed by exploratory, confirmatory, and external validation analyses. Results: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) indicated two, six-item factors (Positive Outcomes [alpha]=0.91; Negative Outcomes [alpha]=0.85) for Decisional Balance. Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) supported a two-factor correlated model, X[superscript 2](66)=2101.70, p<0.001, CFI=0.946, RMSEA=0.083. For Self-Efficacy, EFA indicated one, six-item factor ([alpha]=0.81). Conclusions: These readiness assessments may guide understanding of factors influencing sexual assault risk reduction program outcomes and aid in tailoring program content.
Descriptors: Females, Student Attitudes, Dating (Social), Factor Analysis, Correlation, Self Efficacy, Rape, Prevention, Risk, Decision Making, Health Behavior, Measures (Individuals), Program Content, Sexuality, Interpersonal Communication, Victims, Item Analysis, Behavior Change, Goodness of Fit, Undergraduate Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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