@article{ref1,
title="A mixed-method pilot study to test a program for friend-supporters of victims of dating violence",
journal="Journal of community psychology",
year="2021",
author="Park, Sihyun and Kim, Sin-Hyang",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability and impact of a bystander program (With You Education) in South Korea, designed to enhance the competencies of friend-supporters to help victims of dating violence (DV). To assess the potential impact of the program, the participants (n = 46) were asked to complete pre-, post-, and 1-year follow-up surveys and take part in a focused group interview after the training. Participants exhibited significant changes from pretest to posttest evaluation in terms of their competencies as a supporter. Most improvements were sustained over time. Four qualitative themes revealed the multilayered outcomes of this program: increased readiness to help, awareness of DV, beginning to understand the victims, and awareness of DV as a public health problem. With You Education was seen to be an acceptable program for young adults, which can be potentially utilized as a formal violence-related education.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0090-4392",
doi="10.1002/jcop.22568",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22568"
}