Date

6-19-2024

Department

School of Behavioral Sciences

Degree

Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling (EdD)

Chair

Mollie Boyd

Keywords

trauma, counseling, school

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

Sexual Trauma can have debilitating effects on women’s lives. The goal of this study was to focus on one aspect: how sexual trauma affects women’s academic performance, whether continuing education, a decrease in grades and grade point average (GPA), or the continuation of further educational studies. The underlying rationale for the study was the lack of research on the topic, especially in rural communities. This research utilized a qualitative study approach by conducting semi-structured interviews. This study was conducted to examine the mental health components of sexual trauma in women: a lack of support versus having a supportive environment and family when it comes to sexual trauma and fears of reporting sexual trauma. The study discussed future research possibilities to reduce the stigma of sexual trauma regarding who is to blame, encourage more assaults to be reported in the future, and ensure that the perpetrators of sexual assault are subject to legal consequences. The aim is to provide more research and education on sexual trauma effects for the community as well as other researchers in the hopes of stimulating more research on overcoming the emotional and mental impacts of sexual trauma in women.

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