Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Harassment Victimization Among Girls on an Indian Reservation: An Examination of Rates and Risk and Protective Factors

Herrington

et al. 2021

J Interpers Violence

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The purpose of the current study was to explore the reactions of Native American adolescents to participating in survey research on sexual and dating violence. Participants were 149 Native American adolescents who completed a survey in school. Survey items included sexual assault, dating violence, sexual harassment, and demographic questions. At the end of the survey, participants were asked if they were upset by the survey. Results showed that almost a quarter of youth were upset by the survey (24.2%), victims were more likely than non-victims to be upset by the survey, perpetrators were more likely than non-perpetrators to be upset by the survey, and sexual minorities were more likely than non-sexual minorities to be upset by the survey. Sex and age did not emerge as significantly associated with being upset. Participants were asked to describe why they were upset, and a content analysis revealed four categories of responses (i.e., feeling awkward or weird, topic of the survey, reminders, and “other”). Overall, although the research was well tolerated by most of the participants, researchers should consider adding information about what might increase feelings of upset in parental consent and youth assent forms, such as being reminded of a past upsetting experience and/or feeling awkward or weird because of some of the questions.

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 79%

Reactions to Participating in Sexual and Dating Violence Research Among Native American Youth

Siller

Herrington

et al. 2021

J Interpers Violence

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“…We also did not include a number of other correlates of IPV, especially culturally specific protective factors, that may reduce risk for IPV among Indigenous college students. Indeed, research with Indigenous adolescent girls documented that connection to one’s Indigenous culture was related to lower risk for IPV (Edwards, Siller, et al, 2022) and participation in traditional cultural activities has been shown to be related to less substance use among Indigenous college students (Greenfield et al, 2018). A number of Indigenous students in the study were also multiracial and future research is needed to gain a fuller understanding of their experiences with IPV.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Findings from the limited body of research that exists suggests that Indigenous girls and women as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other non-heterosexual or gender diverse (LGBTQ+) Two-Spirit Indigenous peoples experience disproportionately high rates of IPV (Black et al, 2011; Edwards, Siller, et al, 2022; Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition). IPV among Indigenous peoples must be considered within the context of colonization and multiple historical traumas (e.g., forced placement in boarding schools, cultural genocide) as well as ongoing traumas and stressors such as racism and poverty (Deer, 2015; Edwards et al, 2020; Smith, 2003; Warne & Lajimodiere, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

Rates and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence Among Indigenous College Students: A Multi-Campus Study

Lim

Huff

et al. 2023

J Interpers Violence

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Research suggests that Indigenous girls, women, and LGBTQ+ Two-Spirit people experience disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV), but there is a dearth of research on IPV among Indigenous college students. Therefore, the current study sought to explore rates of IPV victimization and perpetration among Indigenous college students, as well as correlates including depressive and anxious symptoms, emotion dysregulation, on-campus social support, and hazardous drinking. Participants were 230 undergraduate students who identified as American Indian/Alaska Native attending 20 medium- and large-sized universities across the contiguous U.S. Results indicated that 28.9% of Indigenous students reported any type of IPV victimization in the past 6 months (psychological: 24.5%; physical: 9.1%; sexual: 9.8%; coercive control: 12.4%). Further, 18.3% of Indigenous students reported any type of IPV perpetration in the past 6 months (psychological: 16.9%; physical: 4.5%; sexual: 2.6%; coercive control: 7.1%). Anxious and depressive symptoms were related to many forms of IPV victimization; emotion dysregulation was related to all forms of IPV victimization and sexual IPV perpetration; and hazardous drinking was related to most forms of IPV victimization and perpetration. These findings underscore the alarmingly high rates of IPV among Indigenous college students as well as the potential deleterious effects of IPV victimization on psychological functioning, as well as the need to concurrently address hazardous alcohol use in IPV prevention and response efforts.

“…Children learn about the Lakota virtues from their tiwahe and tiyposaye , which include: humility ( wahwala or wounsiciye ), perseverance ( wowacintanka ), respect ( waohola ), honor ( wayuonihan ), love ( canteognake ), bravery ( woohitike ), fortitude ( cantewasake ), generosity ( wacantognaka ), and wisdom ( woksape ). These virtues are foundations of Lakota culture and contribute to individual, family, and community strengths, and are believed to protect against adversities, including violence (Edwards et al, 2020; Freeman et al, 2016). Thus, a photovoice project that includes multiple generations rather than children or adults separately seemed most consistent with community and cultural values.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using intergenerational photovoice to understand family strengths among Native American children and their caregivers

Herrington

Journal Community Psychology

et al. 2022

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The purpose of the current study was to examine Native American children and caregivers' perspectives of family and cultural strengths using photovoice and to identify lessons learned from the first‐ever implementation of intergenerational photovoice with Native Americans. Participants were Native American, low‐income caregivers (n = 6) and their children (n = 12) between the ages of 10 and 15 who participated in six photovoice sessions. The themes that emerged from photos and group discussion included myriad challenges faced by Native American families including exposure to community violence, substance abuse, and criminal offending and incarceration. Themes also emerged that highlighted the strengths of Native families that were used to overcome identified challenges, including religion/spirituality, engagement in traditional cultural practices (e.g., prayer, song, dance), healthy activities (e.g., running, meditation). These data provided foundational information that is currently being used, along with other data, to develop a culturally grounded, strengths‐focused, family‐based program (Tiwahe Wicagwicayapi [Strengthening/Growing Families in Lakota]) to prevent adverse childhood experiences. We also discuss the challenges of intergenerational photovoice and lessons learned to inform future intergenerational photovoice projects.