The Effects of a Sexual Violence Counselor Program on Knowledge toward Sexual Violence, Sexual Autonomy and Rape Myths

성폭력상담원 교육프로그램이 성폭력에 대한 지식, 성적 자율성 및 강간통념에 미치는 효과

  • Lee, Kyu-Eun (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kwandong University)
  • 이규은 (관동대학교 의과대학 간호학과)
  • Published : 2006.12.20

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a sexual violence counselor program on knowledge toward sexual violence, sexual autonomy and rape myths. Method: One group, pretest-posttest design was used. The program was delivered to thirty-three persons during 10 weeks for a total of 65 hours. Results: After the program, knowledge toward sexual violence increased significantly from 11.6 to 12.5(t=-2.10, p<.05), and sexual autonomy increased significantly from 50.6 to 53.7(t=-2.35, p<.05). After the program, rape myths decreased significantly from 42.4 to 29.0(t=7.80, p<.001). Conclusion: A sexual violence counselor program was effective to increase knowledge toward sexual violence and sexual autonomy and to diminish rape myths.

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