Citation

Rennison CM, Addington LA. Violence Against Women 2018; 24(8): 952-972.

Affiliation

American University, Washington, DC, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801217724919

PMID

29332495

Abstract

Despite increased attention to college student victimization, gaps remain. In particular, relatively little is known about violence against males and females outside sexual and intimate partner violence. This study uses data from the National Crime Victimization Survey to compare male and female students' violent victimization overall as well as relational and sexual violence.

FINDINGS reveal gendered differences and similarities.

RESULTS have implications for policies to prevent violence and support victims. Implications for victim services are particularly relevant given the critical developmental period for college students learning coping skills that shape their adult lives and addressing harms resulting from violent victimization.

Language: en

Keywords

college student; emerging adults; gender; victimization; violence