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Adolescent Sexual Violence Prevention Program Implementation and Sustainability: A Mixed Methods Dissertation

Jackson-Gordon, Rachel
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9179-2140
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1649771242502504

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2022, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Educational Studies.
Adolescence is a crucial time to implement sexual violence prevention programming. However, adolescent sexual violence prevention programs (ASVPPs) may face a variety of challenges for successful implementation and sustainment. Current ASVPP implementation and sustainability research is in nascent stages, necessitating the need to learn more about these topics to advance programming. This research (1) reviewed reported implementation factors and outcomes related to ASVPPs known to be effective in existing literature, (2) assessed the factors and program characteristics that may influence sustainability, and (3) developed practical recommendations for optimizing program sustainability. These aims were addressed using multiple methods and data sources. The first aim was addressed through a scoping literature review for three ASVPPs that have demonstrated effectiveness (Safe Dates, Green Dot, and Shifting Boundaries). Aims two and three were addressed through an explanatory sequential mixed methods study focused on program sustainability. The mixed methods study surveyed prevention practitioners (N = 97) about ASVPP sustainability predictors and outcomes as well as program characteristics. Then, a participatory qualitative phase based on survey results was conducted with a subsample of survey participants (n = 19) to develop recommendations for program sustainment. Findings are reported in a three-paper dissertation format. The scoping review (Chapter 2) demonstrated lack of focus on implementation outcomes in the literature, with a dearth of information about program sustainability. Chapter 3 revealed few statistically significant relationships between a variety of program characteristics; strong positive correlations between already-established sustainability domains (e.g., organizational capacity) and the sustainment outcome; and emphasized the importance of coalitions, partnerships, and networks. Chapter 4 centered participant voices, resulting in three major themes: (1) Buy-in to the program is needed from organizational leadership, community partners and members, and funders; (2) Understanding and prioritization of primary prevention influences buy-in and resources to sustain programming; and (3) Connections and relationships are central to sustaining ASVPPs. This research contributes theoretical and practical knowledge to advance implementation and sexual violence prevention literature. Additionally, recommendations for sustainability intended to be distributed directly to practitioners were developed with participants to minimize the gap between research and practice.
Vicki Plano Clark, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Helen Meyer, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Bonnie Fisher, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Anjali Dutt, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
254 p.
Health Education
sustainability; program implementation; sexual violence prevention; primary prevention; youth programs; mixed methods research

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  • Jackson-Gordon, R. (2022). Adolescent Sexual Violence Prevention Program Implementation and Sustainability: A Mixed Methods Dissertation [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1649771242502504

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Jackson-Gordon, Rachel. Adolescent Sexual Violence Prevention Program Implementation and Sustainability: A Mixed Methods Dissertation. 2022. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1649771242502504.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Jackson-Gordon, Rachel. "Adolescent Sexual Violence Prevention Program Implementation and Sustainability: A Mixed Methods Dissertation." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2022. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1649771242502504

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