University of Connecticut
Volunteers Wanted for a Research Study
"From 'Inevitable' to 'Preventable': Applying a Feminist-Human Security Lens to Sexual Violence Prevention on U.S. College Campuses"
The goal of this research study is to expose how students conceptualize their personal security relative to the ''threat" of sexual violence. This project also has the goal of exploring perceptions of peer-culture surrounding acts of sexual violence against women. Furthermore, it intends to ground these conceptualizations of personal (in)security within their lived experience. Research will take place in the form of interviews done individually, lasting between 30-40 minutes followed by a post-interview meeting expected to last 15-20 minutes All together, the study requires between 45-60 minutes of your time.
This study seeks undergraduate students enrolled at the UCONN.
To learn more about this research, contact Johanna DeBari at johanna.debari@uconn.edu (860-549-7730). This research is being conducted by Johanna DeBari under the direction of Professor Manisha Desai (manisha.desai@uconn.edu) Professor of Sociology Department as the Principal Investigator.
This study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #H15-216.
For more information, contact: Johanna DeBari at johanna.debari@uconn.edu