Publications by authors named "Anna Yoder"
Objective: There are currently no adequate measures to assess bystander intervention for problematic alcohol use (PAU).
Methods: We developed initial measures of bystander intervention for PAU, that include the constructs of likelihood to intervene, barriers to intervention, and actions taken in response to PAU situation. We sought to confirm the factor structure of the initial measures using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
The prevalence of sexual assault (SA) among college students (13%) is unacceptable, underreported, and alcohol use by the perpetrator or victim is reported in 50% of SA cases. Bystander intervention (BI) programs, which use prosocial behaviors to prevent or stop a harmful situation from occurring, have been implemented across college campuses to reduce SA. There are several known barriers (e.
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- * Data from a Spring 2022 campus climate survey involving 1,543 students revealed that TFA experiences significantly predicted academic, mental health, and emotional issues like depression and anxiety.
- * Findings indicated that TFA was more common and had more severe consequences for sexual and gender minority students, suggesting that interventions should focus on both reducing TFA occurrences and addressing its mental health effects.
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the phases of bystander intervention (BI) specifically for addressing problematic alcohol use (PAU) among college students, using focus groups and interviews to gather data.
- The Bystander Intervention for Problematic Alcohol Use Model (BIPAUM) consists of five key phases: plan in advance, notice and interpret a sign, decide to intervene, take action, and assess the outcomes, which are all influenced by various barriers and facilitators.
- The findings suggest that incorporating these phases into intervention programs can effectively address PAU, and further empirical testing of the BIPAUM is recommended to enhance strategies aimed at reducing risky drinking among college students.