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Sex education: evaluation and recommendations for future study

J R Voss

    Archives of Sexual Behavior
    |February 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Sex education programs show benefits in attitude, experience, and knowledge, but research quality is often poor. Future studies need rigorous evaluation and focus on prevention outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Education
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Sex education programs aim to inform and influence behavior.
    • Research on program effectiveness is reviewed to assess their impact.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the rationale, goals, and scope of sex education.
    • To review existing research on the effectiveness of sex education programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of program evaluation studies.
    • Analysis of research design and outcome assessment in available studies.

    Main Results:

    • Many studies have poor research design and lack formal outcome assessment.
    • Existing data suggest sex education positively impacts attitudes, experiences, and knowledge.
    Keywords:
    AdolescentsAmericasDeveloped CountriesEducationLiterature ReviewNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaNursesOrganization And AdministrationPhysiciansProgram EvaluationProgramsSex EducationStudentsUnited States

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  • Prevention-focused outcome assessments are notably absent in current literature.

    • Conclusions:

    • Sex education can yield beneficial results, particularly in knowledge and attitude shifts.
    • Future research requires improved evaluation methods, long-term follow-up, and comparative analyses.
    • There is a critical need for studies assessing the preventive effects of sex education programs.