| Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sexual discrimination in higher
education. In recent administrations, the executive branch has made significant changes to the
enforcement of this law, resulting in chaotic regulation implementations. This project aims to
evaluate how the “Big Five” personality theory and perceptions of trust influence support for
Idaho State University’s Title IX office in addressing sexual violence on college campuses. The
personality traits known as the “Big Five” and the concept of trust perception serve as two
significant theoretical frameworks linked to attitudes and behaviors across various social issues
(Gerber et al., 2011; Hancock et al., 2023; McAdams & Pals, 2006; Moksness & Olsen, 2018).
The project employed a public opinion survey and utilized ordered logistic regression and
logistic regression statistical modeling to assess attitudes toward Idaho State University’s Title
IX office. Findings suggest that the “Big Five” personality theory and perceptions of trust predict
students’ support for Idaho State University’s Title IX office in responding to sexual violence on
college campuses.
Keywords: title ix, personality theory, perception of trust, sexual violence, consent |