The ISSAS Model: Understanding the Information Needs of Sexual Assault Survivors on College Campuses
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: Sexual assault is a prevalent, yet underreported and stigmatizing crime that disproportionately affects college-age students. The literature of Library & Information Studies does not currently address the ways in which survivors may seek information after an assault. Blending findings from Psychology and LIS, this study proposes the Information Seeking of Sexual Assault Survivors (ISSAS) model, which examines the seeking process through various stages of healing. The article concludes with directions for future research as well as insights on serving survivors within the academic library while being mindful of one’s appropriate professional role.
Source: College & Research Libraries
DOI: 10.5860/crl.78.1.23
Authors: Julia Skinner, Melissa Gross
Institution: Kennesaw State University
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2292149475