Using social networks to help sexual assault survivors reduce drinking
Leveraging Social Networks to Promote Sexual Assault Recovery and Reduce Drinking to Cope through a Web-Based Intervention
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11138316
This study is creating an online program to help college women who have experienced sexual assault by encouraging their friends, especially in sororities, to offer support without relying on alcohol, and it will also look at how friendships can affect this support.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11138316 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a web-based intervention aimed at supporting sexual assault survivors, particularly college women, within their social networks, such as sororities. The intervention seeks to promote supportive behaviors that are not associated with heavy drinking, thereby helping survivors cope with distress without resorting to alcohol. The project will involve collaboration with community stakeholders to create the intervention, followed by a pilot trial to test its feasibility and effectiveness. Additionally, the research will explore how social network characteristics influence the adoption of these supportive behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college women who have experienced sexual assault and are part of social networks where heavy drinking is common.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced sexual assault or are not engaged in social networks with heavy drinking norms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide sexual assault survivors with effective support mechanisms that reduce their reliance on alcohol for coping.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions leveraging social networks can be effective in promoting healthier behaviors, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JAFFE, ANNA E. — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: JAFFE, ANNA E.
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.