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Population education in the schools

J D Sherris, W F Quillin

    Population Reports. Series M, Special Topics
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Formal population education aims to inform students about population issues and encourage smaller families. While it increases knowledge, its impact on fertility attitudes and behavior remains unclear.

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Educational Policy
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Formal population education programs were established in numerous countries, primarily in Asia, starting in the 1970s.
    • These programs vary in their inclusion of human reproduction and family planning content.
    • Implementation involves significant challenges, including curriculum development, teacher training, and addressing diverse opinions.

    Purpose:

    • To educate students on fundamental population dynamics.
    • To potentially influence future family planning decisions towards smaller family sizes.
    • To integrate critical contemporary issues into the school curriculum.

    Summary:

    • Population education in schools aims to increase student awareness of population issues.
    • Despite increased knowledge, the direct effect of in-school programs on fertility-related attitudes or behaviors is not yet definitively established.
    • The integration of population education into curricula is a lengthy process, typically requiring 5–10 years.

    Impact:

    • Enhanced student understanding of population-related topics.
    • Potential long-term shifts in societal fertility norms.
    • Highlights the complexities and challenges in educational reform and public health intervention through schooling.

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