Rethinking the Roles of the Social Determinants of Health in Bystander Intervention for Partner Violence Among College Students

Yok-Fong Paat (), Thenral Mangadu, Shawna L. Payan and Stephanie C. Flores
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Yok-Fong Paat: Department of Social Work, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
Thenral Mangadu: Department of Public Health Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
Shawna L. Payan: Department of Public Health Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
Stephanie C. Flores: Department of Public Health Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA

Societies, 2024, vol. 14, issue 11, 1-12

Abstract: Willingness to intervene as an effective bystander is critical in preventing partner violence and fostering safety among college students. Informed by the Social Determinants of Health framework, this conceptual paper provides an overview of the background and historical evolution of bystander intervention and invites a rethinking of how various factors impact bystander intervention for partner violence among college students by highlighting the roles of (1) economic factors and education, (2) sexual beliefs, myths, and media, (3) gender values and norms, (4) environmental factors, (5) college students at risk, (6) social support network and access to services, (7) acculturation and familiarity with the U.S. culture, and (8) cost-benefit analyses. We also discuss potential practice, research, and policy implications. Understanding the Social Determinants of Health is instrumental in addressing the root cause of intersecting health disparities, which is vital in preventing violence, encouraging bystander intervention, and creating a safer community.

Keywords: bystander intervention; Social Determinants of Health; college students; violence prevention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A13 A14 P P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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