Using computer models to prevent alcohol-related sexual violence on college campuses.
Collaborator-designed agent-based models to inform alcohol-involved sexual violence prevention on college campuses.
This study is creating computer models to better understand how alcohol use and sexual violence happen on college campuses, with the goal of finding effective ways to prevent these issues and make campuses safer for students.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880435 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop computer-based models that simulate the social and behavioral dynamics surrounding alcohol use and sexual violence on college campuses. By engaging stakeholders in the model-building process, the project seeks to create a tool that accurately reflects the complexities of these issues. The models will help identify effective interventions tailored to specific campus environments, ultimately aiming to reduce incidents of alcohol-involved sexual violence. The approach combines insights from behavioral science, social contexts, and community-level interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include college students who are at risk of experiencing or perpetrating alcohol-involved sexual violence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in college environments or who do not engage in alcohol consumption may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies that significantly reduce alcohol-related sexual violence on college campuses.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using behavioral models to address complex social issues, indicating that this approach has potential for effective outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mair, Christina Furber — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Mair, Christina Furber
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.