Citation

Brecklin LR. Violence Against Women 2004; 10(5): 479-497.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

Little research has been conducted to determine which characteristics and experiences affect women's choices to enroll in self-defense/assertiveness training. The present study examined the role of self-defense/assertiveness training in women's lives using data from 3,187 female college students. Logistic regression analyses demonstrated that women with multiple forms of childhood victimization (e.g., both child sexual and physical abuse) were almost twice as likely to participate in self-defense/assertiveness training. Training participants also reported more positive instrumental traits (e.g., independence) and less sexual conservatism than nonparticipants. Implications for future research evaluating self-defense programs are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Violence Against Women, 2004. Copyright © 2004 by SAGE Publications)

Adult Female
Adult Survivor
Female Victim
Violence Against Women
Sexual Assault Effects
Sexual Assault Victim
Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Victim
Child Physical Abuse Effects
Child Physical Abuse Victim
Child Sexual Abuse Effects
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Childhood Victimization
Childhood Experience
Child Female
Child Victim
Self-Defense
Psychological Victimization Effects
College Student Research
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