Student Perceptions of Safety and Helpfulness of Resources

Abstract

The study purpose was to examine whether college student perceptions of campus safety differedbased on seriousness of crime on and off campus, helpfulness of services, and demographic information.Students (N=345) completed a survey assessing perceived campus safety, seriousness of crime, and helpful-ness of campus safety resources. Results indicated that campus safety differed based on perceived helpfulnessof campus services, seriousness of crime on campus, seriousness of crime around campus, sex, and livingsituation. This study found that most students have low perceived safety and identified helpful campusresources that may increase their safety. Implications for future research are included.