Sexual Harassment Preventive Behaviors Among Junior High School Students Under Bangkok Metropolitan Schools

Authors

  • Poonyanuch Kerdwan Department of Family Health, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Piyathida Khajornchaikul Department of Family Health, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Phitaya Charupoonphol Department of Family Health, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Vanvisa Sresumachai Department of Family Health, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Sittichai Thongworn

Keywords:

prevention, sexual harassment, knowledge, attitudes, junior high school students

Abstract

Sexual harassment is a condition affecting a lot of people. Finding a solution to this issue is crucial because it is prevalent among students. This cross-sectional survey study, among junior high school students, under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, with aims to 1) study the students' socio-demographic factors, including education, academic achievement, and experience of sexual harassment. 2) study the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and sexual harassment preventive behaviors. 3) study factors to predict sexual harassment preventive behaviors.

Multistage random sampling was used to recruit 306 junior high school students. Data analysis for percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi-square test, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient and Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis, were conducted.

The findings revealed that students' knowledge of sexual harassment (r = 0.354), attitudes towards sexual harassment (r = 0.373), and self-efficacy (r = 0.567), have positive correlation with preventive behaviour of sexual harassment at a moderate level with statistical significance (p-value <0.05). Factors predicting sexual harassment preventive behaviors with a statistical significance (p<0.05) included self-efficacy and knowledge of sexual harassment, which could predict for 36.1%. Recommendations are: the school should provide knowledge for students and staff in all departments, so that they are better equipped to prevent sexual harassment.

References

Prakotwong, N. (2016). Opinion of students about Sexual Harassment in academy. Thammasat University, (in Thai).

Khangpiboon, K., Seramethakul, M. (2020). Global (online) problems: sexual harassment

on social media. (online), Retrieved form: https://www.law.tu.ac.th/seminar-summary-online-sexual-harassment/

CNN health. (2017). Sexual harassment: How it stands around the globe. (online), Retrieved form: https://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/25/health/sexual-harassment-violence-abuse-global-levels/index.html

Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation. (2018). Revealing the statistics of sexual violence in Thailand. Found a young victim The most is 5 years old. (online), Retrieved form: https://workpointtoday.com/0เปิดสถิติความรุนแรงทาง/.

Popanchamakul, R., Tongkhambunchong, S., Supwirapakorn, W. (2019). A study of patterns and response methods of sexual harassment of secondary school students. MBU Education Journal : Faculty of Education Mahamakut Buddhist University. 7(2), 441-448.

Sornprasit, S. (2002). School Under the Jurisdiction of General Education Department, Samut Sakhon Province. Silpakorn University, (in Thai).

Kirdin, S. (2019). Effects of life skills program on knowledge and life skills to prevent sexual assault in female secondary school students. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health. 33(1), 128-145.

Dokkham, K., Jannorkaew, N., Fugnakee, P., Sannooh, P., Yamprai, P. (2022). Factors associated with risk behavior to be sexual harassed of people in Moo 16, Ban Mae Ka Huay Kean, Maeka district, Phayao Province. UBRU Journal for Public Health Research. 11(1), 83-95.

Kulawong, S. (2012). The effects of training programs to prevent sexual risk behavior on perceived self-efficacy of hmong hill tribe female students in secondary school, grade 1-3. Independent Study M.P.H., University of Phayao. (in Thai).

Isaro, N. (2016). Factors Predicting Appropriated Sexual Behaviors among the Lower Secondary School Students in Chanthaburi Province. The Journal of Faculty of Nursing Burapha University. 24(2), 72-84.

Butcharoen, W. (2012). Factors Related to Sexual Risk Behavior among Thai Secondary School Students. Journal of Public Health. 42(1), 29-39.

Bandura, Albert. (1986). Social foundation of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

Downloads

Published

2024-01-02

How to Cite

Kerdwan, P., Khajornchaikul, P. ., Charupoonphol, P. ., Sresumachai, V. ., & Thongworn, S. . (2024). Sexual Harassment Preventive Behaviors Among Junior High School Students Under Bangkok Metropolitan Schools. Public Health Policy and Laws Journal, 10(1), 91–104. retrieved from https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal_law/article/view/268578

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): January - April

Section

Original Article

License

Disclaimer and Copyright Notice

The content and information presented in articles published in the Journal of Law and Public Health Policy represent the opinions and sole responsibility of the respective authors. The editorial board does not necessarily agree with or assume any responsibility for the views expressed.

All articles, data, content, images, and other materials published in the Journal of Law and Public Health Policy are the intellectual property of the journal. Any individual or organization wishing to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use the entirety or any part of such materials must provide proper citation.