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Values clarification as a technique for family planning education
The Journal of School Health
|February 1, 1983
Summary
This study evaluated a Spanish family planning education program using values clarification. While attitude shifts were not statistically significant, the program
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Education
Background:
- Family planning programs are crucial for population management.
- Values clarification is an educational dynamic that can influence health behaviors.
- Cultural context is essential for effective health education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a Spanish language family planning education program in Oaxaca, Mexico.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in promoting understanding and personalization of family planning knowledge.
- To evaluate attitude shifts related to family planning using values clarification.
Main Methods:
- Developed a program with personality identification activities and family planning scenarios.
- Utilized an activity booklet titled "Clarification De Valores En La Planificacion Familar."
- Employed statistical analysis to compare pre- and post-program attitudes across seven categories.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant shifts in attitudes were observed at the .05 level of confidence.
- Attitude shifts, though not significant, could have long-term impacts on population growth.
- The program is adaptable for both Spanish and English-speaking populations.
Conclusions:
- The values clarification approach in family planning education requires further investigation.
- Even small attitude changes can significantly influence population dynamics over time.
- Culturally relevant family planning education is vital for community well-being.
Keywords:
AdolescentsAmericasAttitudeBehaviorCase StudiesCultural BackgroundDecision Making--changesDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsEducationEvaluationEvaluation ReportFamily PlanningFamily Planning EducationFamily Planning ProgramsFamily SizeFamily Size, IdealIncomeLatin AmericaMexicoNorth AmericaProgrammed InstructionPsychologyPsychology, SocialSocial BehaviorSocial DevelopmentSocial SciencesTeaching MaterialsUnited StatesRelated Concept Videos
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