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Parents' observations of the effect of a sexual-abuse prevention program on preschool children
Child Welfare
|September 1, 1989
Insights
A school-based sexual abuse prevention program for young children had no reported adverse effects in a parent survey. This study highlights the safety of such crucial educational initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Public Health
- Education
Background:
- Child sexual abuse prevention programs are vital.
- Assessing program safety is crucial for implementation.
- Parental feedback offers valuable insights into program impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and absence of adverse effects of a school-based sexual abuse prevention program.
- To gather parental perceptions regarding the program's impact on young children.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 233 parents.
- Participants were parents of children enrolled in a school-based sexual abuse prevention program.
- The survey focused on identifying any adverse effects experienced by children.
Main Results:
- A general absence of adverse effects was reported by the majority of parents surveyed.
- The findings suggest the program is well-tolerated by young children.
- A response rate of approximately 30% was achieved.
Conclusions:
- The school-based sexual abuse prevention program appears to be safe for young children.
- The study underscores the importance of evaluating program safety through parental feedback.
- Further discussion on the study's significance is provided by the authors.
Abstract:
A questionnaire survey of 233 parents (approximately a 30% sample) of very young children receiving a school-based sexual abuse prevention program reported a general absence of adverse effects. The authors discuss the relative significance of the study.