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"It's Like What Sex Ed Should Probably Be": Fathers' Feedback on a Teen Health Program
Jennifer M Grossman1, Michelle Sullivan1, Ellery S Gleason-Kaiser2
1Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College, Wellesley, USA.
Journal of Child and Family Studies
|March 5, 2026
Summary
Fathers reported that the Connected Dads, Healthy Teens program improved their communication skills and closeness with their teens. The intervention provided valuable tools for discussing sensitive topics, enhancing overall father-teen engagement.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Effective father-teen communication is crucial for adolescent sexual health.
- Few interventions specifically guide fathers in discussing sexual topics with teens.
- The Connected Dads, Healthy Teens program aims to bridge this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively assess fathers' experiences and feedback on the Connected Dads, Healthy Teens intervention.
- To understand the program's impact on fathers' communication skills and engagement with teens regarding sexual health.
- To identify key components of the intervention that fathers found most beneficial.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing content analysis of interviews.
- 25 fathers across the United States participated in the study.
- Fathers provided feedback after participating in the online intervention with their teens.
Main Results:
- Fathers perceived the program as impactful, reporting increased knowledge and communication skills.
- Participants experienced shifts in mindset regarding teen sexual health and reported enhanced engagement and closeness with their teens.
- Skill-building components, offering practical tips for difficult conversations, were highly valued and extended beyond sexual health topics.
Conclusions:
- Father-based interventions show potential for improving father-teen engagement to support adolescent sexual health.
- Providing concrete parenting tools can positively influence fathers' communication with teens on sensitive subjects.
- The intervention's success suggests a need for similar programs to support fathers in promoting teen well-being.
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