GIVE Lab
Gender and Interpersonal Experiences
GIVE Lab focuses on understanding the patterns and underlying mechanisms of sexual violence. Our Lab is run by Dr. Sarah Eagan at Worcester State University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Please explore our site to learn more about what we do!
News!
Stay informed about what we are doing here in the GIVE Lab!
Dr. Eagan Presents her Dissertation Work at SPSSI 2023!
Research Focus
Our research aims to answer two main questions relating to etiological mechanisms behind sexual violence (SV) perpetration and its subsequent effects on survivors: 1) When and why do men perpetrate SV, and 2) What are the consequences of SV for victims? We use theoretical perspectives derived from social psychology, feminism, women's and gender studies, and public health. Our methodological approach is multi-pronged, where we utilize quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods in our various projects. Check out some of our past research (including some publications and student work), and also some of the projects we are currently working on!
Current Research Projects
We are currently working on multiple projects dealing with issues of sexual violence (SV), from a project working to better understand the mechanisms behind WHY some men choose to perpetrate SV to an applied project working to educate STEM students on how to both recognize and combat gender bias. We have collaborators from Sonoma State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Clark University. Check out some of our current work by clicking the button below!
Upcoming Research Projects
Even though we have multiple exciting projects currently in progress, we also have some future research avenues we plan to investigate. One main area we plan to expand into is sexual violence experienced by queer and gender-diverse communities. This population is heavily affected by sexual violence yet is particularly understudied and underrepresented in research. Check out some resources in the link below!
Past Projects
There are some exciting things we have done as a lab. From presentations to publications, this lab has done some pretty great work! Click the link below to learn about some of the work we have done and to also get access to our publications.
If you are interested in applying to the GIVE lab, please fill out the below form which will be sent to Dr. Eagan.