Understanding how alcohol affects the disclosure of sexual assault experiences among young women
Official title: The Process of Alcohol-Involved Sexual Assault Disclosure: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Examining Disclosure Content
Funded at University of Nebraska Lincoln · NIH-10899500 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to understand how young women talk about their experiences of sexual assault when they were drinking, focusing on their feelings about alcohol and self-blame, and how the support they get from friends and family affects their mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Lincoln NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | July 7, 2023 |
| Project end | August 6, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31AA030927-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899500 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young women under 21 who have experienced sexual assault while intoxicated and are willing to share their disclosure experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced sexual assault or those who do not consume alcohol may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences of young women who disclose sexual assault incidents that occurred while they were under the influence of alcohol. It aims to understand the content of these disclosures, particularly focusing on how survivors describe their alcohol use and feelings of self-blame. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather qualitative and quantitative data to explore the relationship between the nature of disclosures and the social reactions survivors receive from friends and family. The goal is to identify how these factors contribute to the mental health outcomes of survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support strategies for survivors of alcohol-involved sexual assault, enhancing their mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on sexual assault and alcohol, this study's specific focus on the content of disclosures and its impact on social reactions is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Edwards, Madison — University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Study coordinator: Edwards, Madison
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.