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Item Chinese, Indian, and Saudi Arabian International Students' Perceptions of Sexual Assault Prevalence and Prevention Efforts at IUPUI(Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2016-04-08) Sandhu, KiratpreetThis study is a capstone for SLA-I 460 Individualized Major Senior Project in Women's and Gender Studies. The purpose of this study is to analyze Chinese, Indian, and Saudi Arabian international students' perspectives on the prevalence of sexual assault at IUPUI, and their attitudes towards existing prevention efforts. At the conclusion of this study, recommendations are made to the Office of International Affairs, the Office of Health and Wellness Promotion, and the Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention, and Response Task Force at IUPUI to increase the efficiency of sexual assault prevention and education efforts as they relate to these populations. Data is gathered through six different focus groups, divided as follows: 5 male Chinese students, 5 female Chinese students, 5 male Indian students, 5 female Indian students, 5 male Saudi Arabian students, 5 female Saudi Arabian students. Additionally, a follow-up online survey is sent out to these same students; this survey is submitted anonymously and allows participants to provide feedback on the focus groups and supply additional information they did not feel comfortable sharing in the large group. Participants are IUPUI international students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program; they are citizens of China, India, and Saudi Arabia for their respective focus groups.Item Effects of sexting on perceptions of sexual intent, sexual consent, and responsibility in sexual encounters(2017-05) Dir, Allyson L.; Cyders, MelissaSexting has been linked to a range of sexual behaviors, including sexual assault; however, the mechanism through which sexting increases the risk for sexual assault is unknown. One explanation for the role of sexting in sexual assault could be due to gender differences in sexting and sexual communication. The current study examined men’s and women’s perceptions of sexting as a form of communicating sexual intent and sexual consent, and how sexting influences attributions of responsibility and blame in sexual encounters and alleged sexual assault. Additionally, considering the role of alcohol in sexual assault, the study also examined how both sexting and alcohol influenced individuals’ perceptions of a sexual scenario. Method:Using a factorial vignette design, N = 525 college students (48.6% women; 71% Caucasian) were randomly assigned to one of four vignettes regarding a sexual scenario between a man and woman (John and Jennifer), with sexting and/or alcohol involved. Results: Significant differences in sexting vs. texting conditions were seen for perceptions of sexual intent (F = 147.28, p< .01) and sexual consent (F = 105.86, p< .01). Men were more likely to perceive that sexual consent was exchanged (F = 9.16, p< .01) and to interpret the sext as a consent cue (F = 7.82, p< .01). John was attributed more responsibility/blame across all conditions (F = 154.58, p< .01); however, Jennifer was attributed more blame in the sexting conditions (F = 9.16, p< .01). Conclusion: Results suggest that despite sexting as a signal of sexual interest, there are differences in how men and women perceive sexting as sexual consent, which may influence the risk for sexual assault. Additionally, there are differential effects of sexting for men vs. women, such that women may be judged more harshly for sexting, suggesting evidence of the sexual double standard. Results offer important implications for sexual assault prevention and sexual gender roles.Item IUSOC Sexual Assault Protocol(Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic, 2021-07) Steele, Emily K.Item Women’s experiences of participation in mass participation sport events(Frontiers, 2022-10) Mirehie, Mona; Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management, School of Physical Education and Tourism ManagementMass participation sport events (MPSEs) have become a popular form of recreational sport participation. Understanding experiences of participants is pivotal to designing and implementing socially just and sustainable events. Applying constructivist grounded theory methodology, this inquiry explored experiences of participation in MPSEs, with particular attention to the impact of gender on participation experiences. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 women who participated in MPSEs. Fear and power were two core themes in interviewees’ experiences. Fear of sexual assault, injury, and “something bad” was a significant element in women’s experiences which related to perceptions of place and time. The second theme, power, was generated from strong sport identities, camaraderie among female runners, all-women races, and finishing mixed-gender races. The findings provide some guidelines for practitioners to enhance experiences of female participants and encourage repeated participation that is key to sustainability of the events.