Breaking the Silence: A study on public perception of sexual exploitation
Advisor(s)
Professor Jessica Swanson
Academic Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Criminal Justice
College: Arts and Sciences
Email: j-swanson@onu.edu
Work Phone: (419)-772-2136
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Poster
Location
McIntosh Activities Room
Start Date
19-4-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
19-4-2024 12:50 PM
Abstract
Public opinion has always been an influencing factor in our day-to-day lives. As society constantly changes around us, our perception of others is becoming more impactful and persuasive. This comes from the innovation of current technology ranging from the early 2000s to the current year 2024 where social media has now become a staple of our lives. It decides how we act, how we appear, and how we think, and when relating to others it can be nasty. Victims of tragedies are usually at the top of the list as everyone usually wants a say in whether they are truly victims. While the study is still in progress, this research project aims to examine public opinion toward state policies that provide services to victims of sexual exploitation and will present an overall plan of action going forward. This research will use quantitative methods via qualtrics survey distribution using probability sampling to obtain important data on policy approval. Results will be compared visually through histograms and scatter plots. Also, Crosstab Analysis, Pearson's R, and the Chi-Square will be used in the data collection presented through Excel. My research project will provide substantial contributions to the awareness projects surrounding sexual exploitation. The goal is to identify policies that the public can support the most after presenting several questions regarding different kinds of services provided by the state. Also, my research will allow me to understand what policies are the most hurtful toward victims of sexual exploitation. This research can be used to help teach uninformed members of disenfranchised communities about exploitation and how to prevent it from happening to them.
Recommended Citation
Chapman, Tyler Matthew, "Breaking the Silence: A study on public perception of sexual exploitation" (2024). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 41.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2024/Posters/41
Level of Access
Open Access
Open Access
Available to all.
Breaking the Silence: A study on public perception of sexual exploitation
McIntosh Activities Room
Public opinion has always been an influencing factor in our day-to-day lives. As society constantly changes around us, our perception of others is becoming more impactful and persuasive. This comes from the innovation of current technology ranging from the early 2000s to the current year 2024 where social media has now become a staple of our lives. It decides how we act, how we appear, and how we think, and when relating to others it can be nasty. Victims of tragedies are usually at the top of the list as everyone usually wants a say in whether they are truly victims. While the study is still in progress, this research project aims to examine public opinion toward state policies that provide services to victims of sexual exploitation and will present an overall plan of action going forward. This research will use quantitative methods via qualtrics survey distribution using probability sampling to obtain important data on policy approval. Results will be compared visually through histograms and scatter plots. Also, Crosstab Analysis, Pearson's R, and the Chi-Square will be used in the data collection presented through Excel. My research project will provide substantial contributions to the awareness projects surrounding sexual exploitation. The goal is to identify policies that the public can support the most after presenting several questions regarding different kinds of services provided by the state. Also, my research will allow me to understand what policies are the most hurtful toward victims of sexual exploitation. This research can be used to help teach uninformed members of disenfranchised communities about exploitation and how to prevent it from happening to them.