Perceived consequences of hazing exposure during the first year of college: Associations with childhood victimization |
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Authors: | Gerald M. Reid PhD Melissa K. Holt PhD Erika D. Felix PhD Jennifer Greif Green PhD |
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Affiliation: | 1. Boston University School of Education, Boston, MA, USA;2. Santa Barbara Gevirtz School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA |
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Abstract: | Objective: This study investigates the association between histories of childhood victimization and perceived consequences of college hazing. Participants: First-year college students at four US universities (N?=?120). Method: Participants completed Web-based surveys asking about childhood victimization (eg, child maltreatment), peer victimization, and perceived consequences of hazing during college. Results: Results indicated that college students with childhood victimization histories perceived hazing to be negative. In particular, physical dating violence and a greater total number of childhood victimization exposures were related to a higher number of perceived negative consequences. Conclusion: Past victimization exposures confer risk on college students who experience hazing, in that these students are more likely to perceive negative consequences of hazing. Hazing-related policies and outreach efforts should consider these potential negative consequences, and counselors should be aware of the link between past victimization and how hazing might be experienced. |
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Keywords: | Childhood victimization hazing peer victimization |
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