Experimental study of factors influencing observers' perceptions and reactions to sexual harassment in Chinese university students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual harassment, a pervasive form of gender-based violence, inflicts profound adverse effects on survivors. Observers' perceptions and responses critically shape subsequent attitudes and behaviors. A systematic comprehension of the determinants that influence observers' perception of harassment, as well as tendencies for victim-blaming and sympathy, is crucial for devising efficacious intervention strategies. However, existing research on these factors is fragmented, and studies within the Chinese context are notably scarce.

Methods

This study employed an experimental approach to examine factors influencing observers' perceptions and reactions to sexual harassment in China, including the type of harassment (gender harassment, unwanted sexual attention, or sexu

SUBMITTER: Huang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12391118 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature