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
