Discriminant Factors of Attitude Pattern toward Sexual Violence of College Women |
Mi Hae Sung, Young Mi Lim |
1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Inje University, Korea. 2Department of Nursing, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Korea. youngmi@yonsei.ac.kr |
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Abstract |
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the discriminant factors of attitude pattern toward sexual violence of college women. METHODS: A cross-sectional research design with non-probability samples was conducted. A total of 292 college women participated. The instruments were Attitude Pattern toward Sexual Violence, Self-Esteem Scale, Gender Role Scale, and Attitude toward Sexuality. Dependent variable is Attitude Pattern toward Sexual Violence, which is composed of two groups; cases either harmer blame or sufferer blame. Independent variables were self-esteem, attitude toward gender role, and attitude toward sexuality. Data were analyzed by SPSS WIN program and descriptive analysis, chi-square -test, and discriminant analysis. RESULTS: To assess the adequacy of classification, the overall hit ratio was 68.5%, and the significant predictor variable was attitude toward sexuality. CONCLUSION: Replication of the study needs to be considered to further enrich the specific knowledge base regarding attitude toward sexual violence among college women. |
Key Words:
Sexual behavior; Self-esteem; Gender role; Sexuality |
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