Sexual Violence Related to Alcohol Consumption among Gay or Lesbian and Bisexual College Students - Abstract
Sexual violence is one of the important public health issues, because it significantly affects the wellbeing of an individual physically, psychologically, and socially. This study hypothesizes the higher level of sexual violence to the homosexuals and bisexuals compared to the heterosexual students. Using the National College Health Assessment data, this study examines the relationship between sexual violence experience related to alcohol consumption and sexual orientation of college students. Sexual violence related to alcohol consumption, the dependent variable, was measured in two ways: whether someone had sex with me without my consent and whether a respondent had sex with someone without his or her consent within last 12 months. The logistic regression model found homosexuals compared to heterosexuals were more likely to be victims, while bisexuals compared to heterosexuals were more likely to be predators as well as victims. These results should be considered to make better prevention programs and policies.