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Strengthening Communication with the University Students regarding Sexual Assault: Website as a Tool to Provide Support

Silmi, Kazi Priyanka
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5386-8004
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1438861397

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2015, Master of Arts (MA), Ohio University, Communication and Development Studies (International Studies).
Sexual assault on campus remains a public health issue that affects the mental and physical health of college students. Since most college students have free internet access and are savvy web users, it is important to ensure that the university web contents communicate sexual assault service related information effectively. This study uses quantitative document analysis of websites and qualitative interviews to understand the role website contents can play for sexual assault response. Results reveal that although the internet is identified as a very important means of communication, the quality of the contents remain a concern. Most universities' web contents emphasize legal-based information rather than health, well-being, and campus-specific concerns. Concerns and needs of minority groups like LGBTQ, disabled, and international students are rarely addressed. The results of this study provide useful insights about the support that sexual assault survivors need to receive through the university websites.
Risa Whitson (Committee Chair)
Lynn Harter (Committee Member)
Caroline Kingori (Committee Member)
174 p.
Communication; Public Health Education
sexual assault on campus; online health information; college health; health communication

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  • Silmi, K. P. (2015). Strengthening Communication with the University Students regarding Sexual Assault: Website as a Tool to Provide Support [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1438861397

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Silmi, Kazi . Strengthening Communication with the University Students regarding Sexual Assault: Website as a Tool to Provide Support . 2015. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1438861397.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Silmi, Kazi . "Strengthening Communication with the University Students regarding Sexual Assault: Website as a Tool to Provide Support ." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1438861397

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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