Sexual Violence and Help-Seeking Among LGBQ and Heterosexual College Students

Abstract

This study sought to address underserved victims of sexual violence by examining reports of sexual violence, substance use, and help-seeking events among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) and heterosexual college students. There were 2,790 students (2,482 heterosexual students and 308LGBQ students) across 4 years who completed an online, anonymous survey measuring self-reports of sexual violence, substance use, and help-seeking. Chi-square analyses and Fisher's exact tests were conducted to determine differences in reports of sexual violence between LGBQ and heterosexual participants. Events reported by LGBQ students were significantly more likely to involve threatened sexual intercourse and sexual contact while intoxicated as compared to events reported by heterosexual students. Similar low rates of help-seeking following a sexual violence event were found among LGBQ and heterosexual victims, with most victims citing that the event was not serious enough to warrant help. LGBQ victims were significantly more likely to report that they did not seek help because they thought they would be blamed. Both LGBQ and heterosexual college students would benefit from education on issues of sexual violence, particularly the relationship between substance use and consent.

Providing and Receiving Sexual Assault Disclosures: Findings From a Sexually Diverse Sample of Young Adults

“…LGBQ survivors are significantly more likely than heterosexual survivors to express concern that they will be blamed for their assaults as a factor in the decision not to disclose (Richardson, Armstrong, Hines, & Palm Reed, 2015). This concern is likely based in the perception that the assault does not conform to social beliefs about rape.…”

Fenomena LGBTQ dalam perspektif konseling dan psikoterapi: realitas dan tantangan konselor

“…Individu yang mengidap orientasi seksual berupa LGBTQ memiliki resiko kekerasan seksual lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan individu yang memiliki kecenderungan heteroseksual (Gattis et al, 2014;Richardson, Armstrong, Hines, & Palm Reed, 2015). Hal ini terjadi karena apabila seseorang pengidap LGBTQ mengalami kekerasan secara seksual, maka korban tidak akan mau melaporkan hal tersebut sebab pada akhirnya korban akan tetap dipersalahkan atas kondisi yang menimpanya (Richardson et al, 2015).…”

“…Individu yang mengidap orientasi seksual berupa LGBTQ memiliki resiko kekerasan seksual lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan individu yang memiliki kecenderungan heteroseksual (Gattis et al, 2014;Richardson, Armstrong, Hines, & Palm Reed, 2015). Hal ini terjadi karena apabila seseorang pengidap LGBTQ mengalami kekerasan secara seksual, maka korban tidak akan mau melaporkan hal tersebut sebab pada akhirnya korban akan tetap dipersalahkan atas kondisi yang menimpanya (Richardson et al, 2015). Berbagai bentuk kekerasan seksual dapat dialami oleh pengidap LGBTQ, diantaranya adalah kekerasan fisik dalam hubungan seksual, kekerasan psikologis, kekerasan cyber dan paksaan untuk melakukan hubungan seksual, bahkan kebanyakan korbannya adalah anak-anak muda dan remaja (Dank et al, 2014).…”

Students Attitude Towards LGBTQ; the Future Counselor Challenges

“…Based on the results of research in one of the cities in Indonesia says that more than 50% of people with lesbians who have adequate knowledge about the risk of having a type (Rhomadona, 2012), this will certainly open up opportunities spread of sexually transmitted diseases are higher among people with LGBTQ. Individuals who suffer sexual orientation in the form of LGBTQ have a higher risk of sexual violence compared with individuals who have a tendency heterosexual (Gattis et al, 2014;Richardson, Armstrong, Hines, and Palm Reed, 2015). This happens because when someone LGBTQ people with sexually abused, then the victim would not report it because ultimately the victim will still be blamed for conditions that happen to him (Richardson et al, 2015).…”

“…Individuals who suffer sexual orientation in the form of LGBTQ have a higher risk of sexual violence compared with individuals who have a tendency heterosexual (Gattis et al, 2014;Richardson, Armstrong, Hines, and Palm Reed, 2015). This happens because when someone LGBTQ people with sexually abused, then the victim would not report it because ultimately the victim will still be blamed for conditions that happen to him (Richardson et al, 2015). Various forms of sexual violence can be experienced by people with LGBTQ, including physical violence in sexual relations, psychological violence, cyber violence and coercion to sexual intercourse, even most victims are young children and adolescents (Dank et al, 2014).…”