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ERIC Number: EJ1322230
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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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.
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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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