Experience and Perception of Firearm Violence
Research Mentor(s)
Li, Ying
Description
Abstract Background: Firearm violence is an increasing health concern in the United States currently, and is a top ten cause of death in all age groups within the country (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Furthermore, college students are seen most often to be victims, perpetrators, and bystanders of firearm violence in the United States (Fox & Savage, 2009). This study aims to examine the relationship between firearm experience and perception of threat of firearm violence in a Northwest undergraduate college campus. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was used to assess demographics, experience with firearms, and perceived threat of firearm violence through a voluntary sampling method. Results: There was a negative correlation found between experience and perception of threat scores (r = -0.24). Furthermore, there was a significant difference found between the mean experience score of males (2.27) and females (1.44). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study considers a possible gender socialization effect on males and firearm experience and its impact on perception of firearm violence as a problem. Further, the mass perception of threat found by college students should be addressed by health educators to ensure mental wellness. Keywords: Firearm violence, firearm experience, perceptions of threat, college students.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
16-5-2018 9:00 AM
End Date
16-5-2018 12:00 PM
Department
Health and Human Development
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Firearms--Social aspects--Northwest, Pacific; College invironment--Northwest, Pacific--Safety measures; Gun control--Northwest, Pacific--Public opinion
Geographic Coverage
Northwest, Pacific
Type
Image
Rights
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Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Experience and Perception of Firearm Violence
Abstract Background: Firearm violence is an increasing health concern in the United States currently, and is a top ten cause of death in all age groups within the country (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Furthermore, college students are seen most often to be victims, perpetrators, and bystanders of firearm violence in the United States (Fox & Savage, 2009). This study aims to examine the relationship between firearm experience and perception of threat of firearm violence in a Northwest undergraduate college campus. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was used to assess demographics, experience with firearms, and perceived threat of firearm violence through a voluntary sampling method. Results: There was a negative correlation found between experience and perception of threat scores (r = -0.24). Furthermore, there was a significant difference found between the mean experience score of males (2.27) and females (1.44). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study considers a possible gender socialization effect on males and firearm experience and its impact on perception of firearm violence as a problem. Further, the mass perception of threat found by college students should be addressed by health educators to ensure mental wellness. Keywords: Firearm violence, firearm experience, perceptions of threat, college students.
Comments
Outstanding Poster Award Recipient