Communication management in the prevention and handling of sexual violence in higher education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8134232 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Vinda Maya Setianingrum (0009-0007-6376-8104, State University of Semarang, corresponding author), Ismi Dwi Astuti Nurhaeni (0000-0003-0014-957X, Sebelas Maret University), Prahastiwi Utari (0009-0009-9014-2785, Sebelas Maret University), Andre Noevi Rahmanto (0000-0001-7331-4973, Sebelas Maret University), Pramana Pramana (0000-0001-7254-6908, Sebelas Maret University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-5 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Asian Anthropology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1683-478X • E-ISSN: 2168-4227 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1683478x.2026.2620001 |
| OpenAlex | W7127631707 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
Sexual violence in higher education poses a serious threat to campus safety, institutional integrity, and public trust. Although national regulations in Indonesia mandate preventive and handling mechanisms, their effectiveness largely depends on how communication is managed within universities. This study examines communication management in the prevention, handling, and crisis response to sexual violence in higher education institutions. Using a qualitative multiple case study approach, the research focuses on Universitas Andalas, Universitas Riau, and Universitas Indonesia. Data were collected through observation, document analysis, in-depth interviews with the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence members, university leaders, lecturers, staff, students, and public relations officers, complemented by Social Network Analysis. Data were analyzed using pattern matching and validated through triangulation. The study is grounded in the Communicative Constitution of Organizations perspective, particularly the Four Flows model, and Rhetorical Arena Theory to examine crisis communication. Findings indicate that proactive and multi-channel communication strengthens prevention, while integrated internal communication supports transparent and victim-centered case handling. Open and empathetic crisis communication enhances institutional resilience and public trust. This study offers a communication-based framework to improve sexual violence governance in higher education.
Communication skills · Higher education · Organizational communication · Sexual abuse · Sexual assault · Sexual violence · Communication in Education and Healthcare · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Workplace Violence and Bullying
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |