Research

The following selection of research relates to campus-based alcohol, other drug abuse, and violence (AODV) prevention, with a special focus on the scope of the problem and promising strategies and interventions. The citations are compiled on a monthly basis from 15 peer-reviewed journals serving as the primary source of college AODV prevention articles and from keyword searches of online research databases.

Violence

  • McMahon, S. (2010). Rape myth beliefs and bystander attitudes among incoming college students. Journal of American College Health, 59(1), 3-11.

  • Nguyen, H. V., Kaysen, D., Dillworth, T. M., Brajcich, M., Larimer, M. E. (2010). Incapacitated rape and alcohol use in White and Asian American college women, Violence Against Women 16(8), 919-933.

  • Reed, E., Prado, G., Matsumoto, A., & Amaro, H. (2010). Alcohol and drug use and related consequences among gay, lesbian and bisexual college students: Role of experiencing violence, feeling safe on campus, and perceived stress. Addictive Behaviors, 35(2), 168-171.

  • Stappenbeck, C., Fromme, K. (2010) A longitudinal investigation of heavy drinking and physical dating violence in men and women. Addictive Behaviors, 35(5), 479-485.

  • Testa, M., Hoffman, J. H., Livingston, J. A. (2010). Alcohol and sexual risk behaviors as mediators of the sexual victimization—revictimization relationship. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(2), 249-259.

  • Yeater, E. A., & Viken, R. J. (2010) Factors affecting women’s response choices to dating and social situations. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25(8), 1411-1428.

  • Buhi, E. R., Clayton, H., & Surrency, H. H. (2009). Stalking victimization among college women and subsequent help-seeking behaviors. Journal of American College Health, 57(4), 419-426.

  • Fisher, B. S. (2009). The effects of survey question wording on rape estimates: Evidence from a quasi-experimental design. Violence Against Women, 15(2), 133-147.

  • Littleton, H., & Henderson, C. E. (2009). If she is not a victim, does that mean she was not traumatized?: Evaluation of predictors of PTSD symptomatology among college rape victims. Violence Against Women, 15(2), 148-167.

  • Nabors, E. L., & Jasinski, J. L. (2009). Intimate partner violence perpetration among college students. Feminist Criminology, 4(1), 57-82.

  • Potter, S. J., Moynihan, M. M., Stapleton, J. G., & Banyard, V. L. (2009). Empowering bystanders to prevent campus violence against women. Violence Against Women, 15(1), 106-121.

  • White, J. W., & Smith, P. H. (2009). Covariation in the use of physical and sexual intimate partner aggression among adolescent and college-age men. Violence Against Women, 15(1), 24-43.

  • Anderson, A. L., Lester, D., & Rogers, J. R. (2008). A psychometric investigation of the Suicide Opinion Questionnaire. Death Studies, 32(10), 924-936.

  • Baker, C. R., & Stith, S. M. (2008). Factors predicting dating violence perpetration among male and female college students. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 17(2), 227-244.

  • Coker, A. L., Sanderson, M., Cantu, E., Huerta, D., & Fadden, M. K. (2008). Frequency and types of partner violence among Mexican American college women. Journal Of American College Health, 56(6), 665-673.

  • Crawford, E., Wright, M. O. D., & Birchmeier, Z. (2008). Drug-facilitated sexual assault: College women's risk perception and behavioral choices. Journal of American College Health, 57(3), 261-272.

  • Daigle, L. E., Fisher, B. S., & Cullen, F. T. (2008). The violent and sexual victimization of college women: Is repeat victimization a problem? Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(9), 1296-1313.

  • Danis, F. S., & Anderson, K. M. (2008). An underserved population and untapped resource: A preliminary study of collegiate sorority response to dating violence. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 17(3), 336-351.

  • Eadie, E. M., Runtz, M. G., & Spencer-Rodgers, J. (2008). Posttraumatic stress symptoms as a mediator between sexual assault and adverse health outcomes in undergraduate women. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 21(6), 540-547.

  • Ehrmann, N., & Massey, D. S. (2008). Gender-specific effects of ecological conditions on college achievement. Social Science Research, 37(1), 220-238.

  • Fincham, F. D., Cui, M., Braithwaite, S., & Pasley, K. (2008). Attitudes toward intimate partner violence in dating relationships. Psychological Assessment, 20(3), 260-269.

  • Flack, W. F., Caron, M. L., Leinen, S. J., Breitenbach, K. G., Barber, A. M., Brown, E. N., Gilbert, C. T., Harchak, T. F., Hendricks, M. M., Rector, C. E., Schatten, H. T., & Stein, H. C. (2009). “The Red Zone”: Temporal risk for unwanted sex among college students. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(9), 1177-1196.

  • Forke, C. M., Myers, R. K., Catallozzi, M., & Schwarz, D. F. (2008). Relationship violence among female and male college undergraduate students. Archives Of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 162(7), 634-641.

  • Gover, A. R., Kaukinen, C., & Fox, K. A. (2008). The relationship between violence in the family of origin and dating violence among college students. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(12), 1667-1693.

  • Haden, S. C., & Scarpa, A. (2008). Community violence victimization and depressed mood: The moderating effects of coping and social support. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(9), 1213-1234.

  • Haden, S. C., Scarpa, A., & Stanford, M. S. (2008). Validation of the Impulsive/Premeditated Aggression Scale in college students. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 17(3), 352-373.

  • Harrison, L. A., Howerton, D. M., Secarea, A. M., & Nguyen, C. Q. (2008). Effects of ingroup bias and gender role violations on acquaintance rape attributions. Sex Roles, 59(9), 713-725.

  • Hatley, R. (2008). Observe, report, serve, protect, enforce, apprehend — or all of these? Recruitment & Retention in Higher Education, 22(3), 4-5.

  • Howard, D. E., Griffin, M. A., & Boekeloo, B. O. (2008). Prevalence and psychosocial correlates of alcohol-related sexual assault among university students. Adolescence, 43(172), 733-750.

  • Howells, N., & Rosenbaum, A. (2008). Effects of perpetrator and victim gender on negative outcomes of family violence. Journal of Family Violence, 23(3), 203-209.

  • King, K. A., Vidourek, R. A., & Strader, J. L. (2008). University students' perceived self-efficacy in identifying suicidal warning signs and helping suicidal friends find campus intervention resources. Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior, 38(5), 608-617.

  • Marmion, S. L., & Lundberg-Love, P. K. (2008). PTSD symptoms in college students exposed to interparental violence: Are they comparable to those that result from child physical and sexual abuse? Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 17(3), 263-278.

  • McCauley, J. L., & Calhoun, K. S. (2008). Faulty perceptions? The impact of binge drinking history on college women's perceived rape resistance efficacy. Addictive Behaviors, 33(12), 1540-1545.

  • McMahon, P. P. (2008). Sexual violence on the college campus: A template for compliance with federal policy. Journal of American College Health, 57(3), 361-365.

  • Messman-Moore, T. L., Coates, A. A., Gaffey, K. J., & Johnson, C. F. (2008). Sexuality, substance use, and susceptibility to victimization: Risk for rape and sexual coercion in a prospective study of college women. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(12), 1730-1746.

  • Mitchell, I. J., Rutherford, V., Wrinch, K. A. J., & Egan, V. (2008). Paradoxical effects of alcohol intake in a convivial social setting on attitudes to violence. Addiction Research & Theory, 16(5), 503-513.

  • Mohipp, C., & Senn, C. Y. (2008). Graduate students' perceptions of contrapower sexual harassment. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(9), 1258-1276.

  • Nagoshi, J., Adams, K., Terrell, H., Hill, E., Brzuzy, S., & Nagoshi, C. (2008). Gender differences in correlates of homophobia and transphobia. Sex Roles, 59(7/8), 521-531.

  • Ohse, D. M., & Stockdale, M. S. (2008). Age comparisons in workplace sexual harassment perceptions. Sex Roles, 59(3), 240-253.

  • Próspero, M. S. (2008). Effects of masculinity, sex, and control on different types of intimate partner violence perpetration. Journal of Family Violence, 23(7), 639-645.

  • Sabina, C., & Straus, M. A. (2008). Polyvictimization by dating partners and mental health among U.S. college students. Violence & Victims, 23(6), 667-682.

  • Shorey, R. C., Cornelius, T. L., & Bell, K. M. (2008). A critical review of theoretical frameworks for dating violence: Comparing the dating and marital fields. Aggression & Violent Behavior, 13(3), 185-194.

  • Simons, L. G., Burt, C. H., & Simons, R. L. (2008). A test of explanations for the effect of harsh parenting on the perpetration of dating violence and sexual coercion among college males. Violence & Victims, 23(1), 66-82.

  • Simonson, R. H. (2008). Religiousness and non-hopeless suicide ideation. Death Studies, 32(10), 951-960.

  • Sisco, M. M., & Figueredo, A. J. (2008). Similarities between men and women in non-traditional aggressive sexuality: Prevalence, novel approaches to assessment and treatment applications. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 14(3), 253-266.

  • Spencer, R. (2008). Phony anti-muslim hate-crimes racket continues. Human Events, 64(37), 13-13.

  • Swan, S. C., Gambone, L. J., & Caldwell, J. E. (2008). A review of research on women’s use of violence with male intimate partners. Violence and Victims, 23(3), 301-314.

  • Ullman, S. E., Starzynski, L. L., Long, S. M., Mason, G. E., & Long, L. M. (2008). Exploring the relationships of women's sexual assault disclosure, social reactions, and problem drinking. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(9), 1235-1257.

  • Van Orden, K. A., Witte, T. K., James, L. M., Castro, Y., Gordon, K. H., Braithwaite, S. R., Hollar, D. L., & Joiner, T. E., Jr. (2008). Suicidal ideation in college students varies across semesters: The mediating role of belongingness. Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior, 38(4), 427-435.

  • Vik, P. W., Islam-Zwart, K. A., & Ruge, L. N. (2008). Application of the PTSD-alcohol expectancy questionnaire (P-AEQ) to sexually assaulted college women. Addiction Research & Theory, 16(6), 585-594.

  • Wigman, S., Graham-Kevan, N., & Archer, J. (2008). Investigating sub-groups of harassers: The roles of attachment, dependency, jealousy and aggression. Journal of Family Violence, 23(7), 557-568.

  • Wilkinson, W. (2008). Threatening the patriarchy: Testing an explanatory paradigm of anti-lesbian attitudes. Sex Roles, 59(7/8), 512-520.

  • Williams, C. B., Galanter, M., Dermatis, H., & Schwartz, V. (2008). The importance of hopelessness among university students seeking psychiatric counseling. Psychiatric Quarterly, 79(4), 311-319.

  • Williams, J. R., Ghandour, R. M., & Kub, J. E. (2008). Female perpetration of violence in heterosexual intimate relationships: Adolescence through adulthood. Trauma, Violence & Abuse, 9(4), 227-249.

  • Winslett, A. H., & Gross, A. M. (2008). Sexual boundaries: An examination of the importance of talking before touching. Violence Against Women, 14(5), 542-562.

  • Banyard, V. L., Moynihan, M. M., & Plante, E. G. (2007). Sexual violence prevention through bystander education: An experimental evaluation. Journal of Community Psychology, 35(4), 463-481.

  • Brady, S. S. (2007). Young adults' media use and attitudes toward interpersonal and institutional forms of aggression. Aggressive Behavior, 33(6), 519-525.

  • Bushman, B. J. (2007). That was a great commercial, but what were they selling? Effects of violence and sex on memory for products in television commercials. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 37(8), 1784-1796.

  • Fields, S. K., Collins, C. L., & Comstock, R. D. (2007). Conflict on the courts: A review of sports-related violence literature. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 8(4), 359-369.

  • Gratz, K. L., & Chapman, A. L. (2007). The Role of Emotional Responding and Childhood Maltreatment in the Development and Maintenance of Deliberate Self-Harm Among Male Undergraduates. Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 8(1), 1-14.

  • Jennings, W. G., Gover, A. R., & Pudrzynskas, D. (2007). Are institutions of higher learning safe? A descriptive study of campus safety issues and self-reported campus victimization among male and female college students. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 18(2), 191-208.

  • Van Raalte, J. L., & Cornelius, A. E. (2007). The Relationship Between Hazing and Team Cohesion. Journal of Sport Behavior, 30(4), 491-507.

  • Hannawa, A. F., Spitzberg, B. H., Wiering, L., & Teranishi, C. (2006). 'If I can't have you, no one can': Development of a relational entitlement and proprietariness scale (REPS). Violence and Victims, 21(5), 539-560.

  • Kaysen, D., Neighbors, C., Martell, J., Fossos, N., & Larimer, M. E. (2006). Incapacitated rape and alcohol use: A prospective analysis. Addictive Behaviors, 31(10), 1820-1832.

  • Pershing, J. L. (2006). Men and women’s experiences with hazing in a male-dominated elite military institution. Men and Masculinities, 8(4), 470-492.

  • Robertson, J. M., Benton, S. L., Newton, F. B., Downey, R. G., Marsh, P. A., Benton, S. A., et al. (2006). K-State problem identification rating scales for college students. Measurement & Evaluation in Counseling & Development, 39(3), 141-160.

  • Rosenbaum, A., Rabenhorst, M. M., Reddy, M. K., Fleming, M. T., & Howells, N. L. (2006). A comparison of methods for collecting self-report data on sensitive topics. Violence and Victims, 21(4), 461–471.

  • Keating, C. F., Pomerantz, J., Pommer, S. D., Ritt, S. J. H., Miller, L. M., & McCormick, J. (2005). Going to college and unpacking hazing: A functional approach to decrypting initiation practices among undergraduates. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 9(2), 104-126.

  • Campo, S., Poulos, G., & Sipple, J.W. (2005). Prevalence and Profiling: Hazing Among College Students and Points of Intervention. American Journal of Health Behavior, 29(2), 137-149.

  • Drout, C. E., & Corsoro, C. L. (2003). Attitudes toward fraternity hazing among fraternity members, sorority members, and non-greek students. Social Behavior and Personality, 31(6), 535-544.

  • Crow, R. B., & Rosner, S. R. (2002). Institutional and organizational liability for hazing in intercollegiate and professional team sports. St. John’s Law Review, 76(1), 87-114.

  • Finkel, M.(2002).Traumatic injuries caused by hazing practices. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 20(3), 228-33.

  • Hollmann, B. B. (2002). Hazing: Hidden campus crime. New Direction for Student Services, 99, 11-24.

  • Cokley, K. Miller, K., Cunningham, D., Motoike, J., King, A., & Awad, G. (2001). Developing an instrument to assess college students’ attitudes toward pledging and hazing in greek letter organizations. College Student Journal, 35(3), 451-456.

  • Lodewijkx, H. F. M., & Syroit, J. E. M. M. (2001). Affiliation during naturalistic severe and mild initiations: Some further evidence against the severity-attraction hypothesis. Current Research in Social Psychology, 6(7).

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