Discriminant Factors of Attitude Pattern toward Sexual Violence of College Women.
10.4069/kjwhn.2009.15.4.312
- Author:
Mi Hae SUNG
1
;
Young Mi LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Inje University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Sexual behavior;
Self-esteem;
Gender role;
Sexuality
- MeSH:
Female;
Gender Identity;
Humans;
Knowledge Bases;
Research Design;
Sex Offenses;
Sexual Behavior;
Sexuality
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2009;15(4):312-319
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
