Abstract

Objective: Because of the high rates of sexual assault on college campuses, it is important to examine factors that influence perceptions of healthy relationships and consent, including social media. Because college students are heavy users of social media, it is imperative to consider how social media can influence their participation in risky behavior, including the attitudes and norms around sex and relationships. Participants: Undergraduate college students were recruited to participate in a study that sought to understand how college students navigate romantic and sexual relationships. Methods: Participants (N = 392) completed a survey that assessed social media use, and how they perceived healthy relationship behavior and consent. Results: Results showed social media had more of an influence on perceptions of healthy relationships. However, the influence of social media on consent and healthy relationships is inconsistent across platforms; emphasizing the need for further research.

摘要

目标：由于大学校园性侵犯发生率很高，因此研究影响健康关系和同意看法的因素（包括社交媒体）非常重要。由于大学生是社交媒体的大量用户，因此必须考虑社交媒体如何影响他们参与危险行为，包括对性和人际关系的态度和规范。参与者：招募本科生参加一项研究，旨在了解大学生如何处理浪漫和性关系。方法：参与者（N = 392）完成了一项调查，评估社交媒体的使用以及他们如何看待健康的关系行为和同意。结果：结果显示社交媒体对健康关系的看法有更大的影响。然而，社交媒体对同意和健康关系的影响在不同平台上并不一致；强调需要进一步研究。