Thesis
Human trafficking: promoting knowledge and dispelling myths
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2015
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/102676
Abstract
Human trafficking is a complex and multi-faceted issue that occurs worldwide. Current literature focuses on psychological effects, sociological effects and causes, and legal aspects of modern slavery. A gap in the literature exists in regards to public knowledge and attitudes on this issue. Basic knowledge on trafficking may increase awareness on the subject and help to expose some of the common misconceptions that surrounded this phenomenon. This includes defining trafficking, illustrating the different phases and risk factors, discussing current myths and misconceptions, addressing the perpetuation of trafficking and providing suggestions for advocacy and intervention. By promoting this basic knowledge on the subject and providing access to resources, one can begin to raise awareness about trafficking. In order to assess this, students at a Northwestern university were given a Knowledge questionnaire (KQ), Attitudes questionnaire (AQ), the Civic Attitudes and Skills Questionnaire (CASQ) and the Reynold's Short form of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale (SDS) prior to watching a 16-minute informational video. They were then asked to complete the KQ, AQ, and CASQ, and to provide three pieces of information they learned after viewing the video. They were also asked to provide demographic data. ANCOVA analyses concluded that a significant difference between both knowledge of and attitudes toward human trafficking occurred between pre and post-tests (KQ and AQ), but no significant difference was found pre or for the CASQ. Implications of this study include the possible success of a video or social media intervention on raising awareness for human trafficking.
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Details
- Title
- Human trafficking
- Creators
- Augrie E. Schlegel
- Contributors
- Laurie D. McCubbin (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Educational Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/Counseling Psychology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525285201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis