Does the gender course have any effects on young people's gender equality perceptions, dating violence, and problem-solving behaviours in romantic relationships?: A mixed-method study

Uslu N., ERENOĞLU R.

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, vol.58, no.2, pp.471-481, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ppc.12889
  • Journal Name: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.471-481
  • Keywords: dating violence, gender course, gender equality, nursing students, problem-solving in romantic relationships
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effects of the gender course (GC) on nursing students' gender equality perceptions, dating violence attitudes, and problem-solving behaviors in romantic relationships. Design and Methods: Using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, this study utilized Sociodemographic Form, Gender Equality Scale (GES), Dating Violence Attitudes Scale (DVAS), Problem-solving in Romantic Relationships Scale (PSRRS), and students' written accounts to collect data. Findings: GES and PSRRS scores demonstrated no differences between the experimental and control groups; DVAS scores indicated differences. The quantitative findings were supported through the qualitative findings. The GC increased students' awareness about gender equality and dating violence and had positive effects problem-solving skills in romantic relationships. Practice Implications: GC could be utilized to raise awareness about gender-based violence.