Nic Johnson
Dr. Johnson on Biphobia and Gender-Based Violence
Published by Noemí López Trujillo, this article in Newtral discusses new research findings on the interaction between biphobia and gender-based violence. Included are findings from the Resistance Lab showing that violence by men against bisexual women occurs regardless of women’s non-sexual (or sexual) actions or intentions. To read the full article, click here.
Dr. Johnson provided insight on the negative health impacts of biphobia in USA Today
To disclose or not to disclose: Inside the push for bisexual-affirming medical care – USA Today Click the above image to check out the article!
Gender-Inclusive Version of the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale (GIIRMAS)
The Gender-Inclusive Version of the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale (GIIRMAS) is an 18-item measure that assesses rape myth acceptance. Its items are taken from the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale, but are adapted such that references to perpetrators and survivors are gender-inclusive (e.g., “they,” instead of “she”). It is intended to provide an assessment […]
Critically Conscious Bystander Scale (CCBS)
The Critically Conscious Bystander Scale (CCBS) is a 44-item measure that assesses bystander behavior to prevent sexual violence. It is intended to provide a broader assessment than comparable scales by measuring not just direct intervention in situations involving the immediate threat of sexual assault, but also direct intervention in situations involving sexual harassment and two […]
Rape Culture Inventory (RCI)
The Rape Culture Inventory (RCI) is an 82-item measure that assesses both personal endorsement and perceived peer support of the constructs proposed to underlie rape culture (i.e., conformity to traditional gender roles, sexism, adversarial sexual beliefs, hostility toward women, and acceptance of general violence). Its items come from well-established measures of each of these constructs, […]
Dr. Johnson discusses what the Amber Heard, Johnny Depp Trial Didn’t – Violence Against Bisexual Women
What the Amber Heard, Johnny Depp trial didn’t cover: The violence bisexual women face – USA Today **Click on image to be redirected to article
Dr. Johnson discussed violence against Black women and “missing white woman syndrome” on the radio
Shining A Light On Missing & Murdered Black Women, on WORT 89.9 FM, Madison, WI – Click here to go to the website and listen to the radio!
December 2021: Safe Holidays
Tips, Strategies, and Resources for Queer Folks and Survivors of Sexual Violence!
Dr. Johnson and our doctoral student meg credit featured in UNDARK
Women’s Professional STEM Societies Rethink Gender Diversity -Please click the above graphic to read the full article!
Dr. Johnson featured in Lehigh News: “The Impact of the #MeToo Era on Recovery and Resistance”
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Dr. Johnson shared her ideas on what to talk about in therapy with SELF magazine
Dr. Johnson shared her ideas with SELF magazine on “What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Talk About in Therapy” – click the above image to access the article!
Dr. Johnson was quoted in The 19th News calling for more attention and resources for women of color who go missing
Kenny Still Smoking visits the grave of his 7-year-old daughter, Monica, who disappeared from school in 1979 and was found frozen on a mountain. (PHOTO BY DAVID GOLDMAN) -From the article ‘It’s like no one is looking for us’: How can states help when women of color go missing? (The 19th News) Dr. Johnson was […]
Dr. Johnson provided insight into how to help yourself when you feel irritable and depressed in SELF magazine
5 Things That Can Help When You Feel Irritable and Depressed – Please click the picture to check out this article!
Dr. Johnson was quoted in SELF magazine talking about depression and relationships
7 Ways to Maintain Relationships When You’re Depressed – SELF magazine Click the above image to read the full article
Dr. Johnson wrote a piece in support of changing AWP’s name
Check out the full statement here in the AWP summer newsletter here
Resistance Lab Members’ Research Featured in WE REP STEM
https://werepstem.com/2020/10/16/lgbtq-campus-centres-an-essential-service-during-pandemic-argues-new-commentary-piece/
Introduction to the Transparency Campaign
The purpose of the #TransparencyCampaign is to spread information about gender-based violence (GBV) at Lehigh University. As a result of research conducted by The Resistance Lab at Lehigh demonstrating that students want more transparency around GBV resources, policies, and statistics, our goal is to address those suggestions through social media posts. This page includes a […]
Research Articles
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