chapter 11 sexuality education Flashcards
challenges and questions in regards to sexual education are what?
what age?
what is appropriate material?
where should it be taught?
who should teach it?
political viewpoints
health related perspectives
religious viewpoints
traditionally sexual education occurred through ____ or in the ____
peers
home
in the late 1800’s who provided information on sexuality?
YMCA and YWCA
what was sexual education like in the early 1900’s ?
was acknowledged as a discipline
took place in the schools
in 1919 and 1930 who was in support of sexual education?
White House and government
in the 1940’s who called for increased efforts?
major national organizations
in the 1950’s what association implements nationwide program in FLE?
american school health association
there was also a publication of 5 series pamphlet called sex education
in the 1960’s sex education became focused on ___ rather than ______
fact
preventative measure
protests against sex education also began
in 1970’s was promotion of sex education for ____ growth and ____ development
individual
personal
in the 1980’s what epidemic occurred?
HIV
and concerns over teen pregnancy
during the 1990’s - 2000’s what was provided only to those who teach abstinence only programs?
federal funding
what is sexuality?
a natural and healthy part of who we are. It is not about taking part in sexual behaviors. It is an integral part of everyone’s personality and includes cultural, psychological, ethical, and biological dimensions
what is sexuality education?
a life long process of acquiring info and forming attitudes, beliefs, and values about such important topics as identify, relationships, and intimacy. it address the socio-cultural, biological, Psychological, and spiritual dimensions of sexuality by providing info; exploring feelings, values, and attitudes; developing communication, decision making, and critical thinking skills
why is sexuality education important?
its an essential part of identity
media shapes conceptions of sexuality - attractiveness, relationships, sexual behavior
youth engage in sexual risk behaviors
youth need accurate sources of info regarding sexuality
what are the statistics for adolescents and sexuality?
63% have had sex by 18th birthday
47% have had sex in the last month
70% of sexually active teens have had more than one partner in the period of a year
what are the 4 theoretical m models used in effective programs?
developmental models
perceived control theories
attitude/intention theories
social learning theory
developmental models
sexuality throughout the life cycle
perceived control theories
internal/external locus of control
attitude/intention theories
best predictor of behavior is intention
social learning theory
social norms have a powerful impact on our thoughts and behaviors
effective sexuality education programs contain what?
accurate research based info
identify and target specific sexual antecedents
address age and consider sexual experience
culturally appropriate
provide basic info
increase communication, negotiation, and refusal skills
address social pressures
what 2 approaches are used in sexuality education?
abstinence only - focus on social, psychological, and health gains from abstaining before marriage; usually very unsuccessful
comprehensive - encourage abstinence but has info on contraceptives; has the strongest evidence of success in lowering pregnancy and STD rates
reach for health community youth service program is what?
a community based service learning
health curriculum
focus on drug use, violence, sexual behaviors
grades 7 and 8
TOP (teen outreach program)
grades 7 to 12
focus developmental tasks and life skills, which includes sexual health info
sistas informing, healing, living, empowering (SiHLE)
skill training
African American adolescent females
interactive discussion
All 4 you
focus reducing risk of HIV and other STD’s
high school age
REAL men (responsible, empowered, aware living men)
intervention for fathers of adolescent boys
encourages communication
promotes delay of sexual intercourse
youth development programs are what?
they strengthen relationships and skills
positive networks of supportive adults
develop hope for the future
academic, volunteer, and economic opportunities
how many children are sexually abused every year?
300,000
90% someone they know and trusted
what are the behaviors of sexually abused children?
nightmares, trouble sleeping, personality changes, fear of people or places, self harm, etc
who do you tell is a program designed for what?
for elementary age children
appropriate vs inappropriate touching
communicate abuse to trusted adults
body safety touching program
modeling, rehearsal, reinforcement, and feedback are taught
targeted for children ages 3 to 7
project teaching reaching using students and theater (TRUST) program
series of plays that raise the issues of sexual abuse and violence prevention
elementary through high school age
feeling yes, feeling no program
teach children 6 to 12 the names of the genitals, self confidence, responses to touch, how to get help if touched, and how to protect themselves from sexual abuse
safe child program
ages 3 to 10
skills to help prevent physical, emotional and sexual abuse
a safety awareness program (ASAP)
target group is for children with disabilities at risk for sexual abuse
prevent sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in children with disabilities
parent based sexuality education should include what 3 things?
communication
monitoring
conveying attitudes and values
what are effective communications of sexuality education with parents?
timing
content
frequency
delivery
parental monitoring means what?
knowing their friends
knowing child’s whereabouts
activities
elicit conversations about child’s actions
to develop a curriculum you should do what?
involve many people with expertise
research based
assess needs of target group
target goals
design activities
pilot test
consider combining relationship and sexual education
