Understanding alcohol use and bystander behavior to prevent sexual assault
Event-Level Analysis of Alcohol Use and Bystander Behavior in Social Drinking Contexts: A Novel Approach to Inform Alcohol-Related Sexual Assault Prevention
This study looks at how drinking alcohol affects people's willingness to step in and help during situations that could lead to sexual violence, with the goal of finding ways to prevent these incidents and keep everyone safer in social settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10889932 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between alcohol consumption and bystander behavior in social drinking contexts, aiming to identify risk and protective factors related to alcohol-related sexual violence. The project employs qualitative methods and intensive longitudinal data collection to gather insights on how intoxication affects bystander intervention. By analyzing these factors, the research seeks to inform effective prevention strategies to reduce incidents of alcohol-related sexual assault. The principal investigator will receive mentorship and training to develop expertise in this critical area of public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who engage in social drinking and are concerned about the impact of alcohol on safety and bystander intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or are not involved in social drinking contexts may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies that significantly reduce the incidence of alcohol-related sexual assault.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the dynamics of bystander behavior in various contexts, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haikalis, Michelle — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Haikalis, Michelle
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.