Students’ Perception of Rape and Sexual Violence and Methods of Prevention in Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria

Jummai S. Seriki-Mosadolorun (), Ngozi O. Abiamuwe, Abimbola A. Emmanuel and Olugbenga I. Ojo
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Jummai S. Seriki-Mosadolorun: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Vocational Education, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba 2011, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/
Ngozi O. Abiamuwe: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Vocational Education, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba 2011, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/
Abimbola A. Emmanuel: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Educational Foundations, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba 2011, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/
Olugbenga I. Ojo: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Home Economics, Lagos State University of Education, Epe, 007, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/

International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, 2024, vol. 3, issue 1, 129-138

Abstract: This study examined students’ perception of rape and sexual violence and methods of prevention in tertiary institutions in Lagos State. It was a cross-sectional study carried out among one thousand, two hundred and eleven (1,211) female undergraduates selected from two tertiary institutions in Lagos State. The sample size for the study was one hundred and twenty-one (121) representing 10% of the population. Inferential statistics was used for analysis. The results revealed that majority of the students are aware of the different types of rape but did not consider forced sexual intercourse between spouses as rape. The students have a good knowledge of rape and sexual violence. The students perceive that rape can have detrimental effects on the victims’ mental, physical and reproductive health. Avoiding late nights, dressing decently, increasing the presence of security officers at strategic places on campus and the likes were identified ways of preventing rape in tertiary institutions. Among the recommendations proffered are that students should review their dressing styles to conform to the morals of the society to prevent the occurrence of rape.

Keywords: Perception; Rape; Sexual Violence; Students; Tertiary Institutions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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