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Sexual harassment of students at institutions of higher education
Variations in students' experiences, knowledge, and perceptions across institutions
Klein, L. B., Stoner, M. C. D., Bhushan, N. L., Mulholland, G. E., Fisher, B. S., Kupper, L. L., Alam, I. Z., & Martin, S. L. (2022). Sexual harassment of students at institutions of higher education: Variations in students' experiences, knowledge, and perceptions across institutions. Feminist Criminology, 17(3), 322-342. Article 15570851211062572. https://doi.org/10.1177/15570851211062572
Attention to sexual misconduct has focused on acquaintance rape, leaving a need for research on less highly recognizable forms of harm. We estimated institution of higher education (IHE)-specific prevalence of yellow zone sexual harassment (SH) among students at 27 IHEs. We then examined SH and perceived risk of sexual assault/misconduct, knowledge regarding policies/resources, and perceptions of sexual misconduct response. Between 37.1% and 55.7% of students experienced SH. Harassed students were much more likely than non-harassed students to feel at risk for sexual misconduct and to have negative views of sexual misconduct response. Implications for research, policy, and prevention/response are discussed.
