Exploring Definitions of Consent and Healthy Relationships Among College Students with Disabilities: "I think it's fuzzy".

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

College students with disabilities (SWDs) experience elevated rates of sexual violence and intimate partner violence compared with their non-disabled peers. While tailored interventions for these pressing health issues are needed, current research lacks investigation into how SWDs conceptualize relevant key concepts, such as consent and healthy relationships.

Method

This descriptive qualitative study explored these concepts through semi-structured interviews with college SWDs (n=49), 18-24 years old, in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Results

The results culminated in six rich, descriptive themes addressing: 1) interpersonal and intrapersonal skills necessary for relationship health; 2) normalization of unhealthy treatment by a partner due to manipulation, den

SUBMITTER: Anderson JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9590619 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature