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

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 inter...

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Main Authors: Yok-Fong Paat, Thenral Mangadu, Shawna L. Payan, Stephanie C. Flores
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/14/11/229
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Thenral Mangadu
Shawna L. Payan
Stephanie C. Flores
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description 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.
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spelling doaj-art-166ea3ad7c59431cae7fa44b88d47ca22024-11-26T18:22:04ZengMDPI AGSocieties2075-46982024-11-01141122910.3390/soc14110229Rethinking the Roles of the Social Determinants of Health in Bystander Intervention for Partner Violence Among College StudentsYok-Fong Paat0Thenral Mangadu1Shawna L. Payan2Stephanie C. Flores3Department of Social Work, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USADepartment of Public Health Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USADepartment of Public Health Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USADepartment of Public Health Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USAWillingness 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/14/11/229bystander interventionSocial Determinants of Healthcollege studentsviolence prevention
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bystander intervention
Social Determinants of Health
college students
violence prevention
title Rethinking the Roles of the Social Determinants of Health in Bystander Intervention for Partner Violence Among College Students
title_full Rethinking the Roles of the Social Determinants of Health in Bystander Intervention for Partner Violence Among College Students
title_fullStr Rethinking the Roles of the Social Determinants of Health in Bystander Intervention for Partner Violence Among College Students
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title_short Rethinking the Roles of the Social Determinants of Health in Bystander Intervention for Partner Violence Among College Students
title_sort rethinking the roles of the social determinants of health in bystander intervention for partner violence among college students
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Social Determinants of Health
college students
violence prevention
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