Growth in RSE research has been accompanied by divergence rather than convergence of content¶
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q3 i? Content nominated across 84 studies with clear content information was so varied the reviewers could not discern patterns across time, location, context, or resourcing. → van Leent 2023
Evidence¶
van Leent 2023¶
van Leent, Lisa, Walsh, Kerryann, Moran, Claire, Hand, Kirstine, & French, Sally (2023). Effectiveness of relationships and sex education: A systematic review of terminology, content, pedagogy, and outcomes. Educational Research Review, 39, Article number: 100527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2023.100527
q3 · i? · review · r3
Review synthesis of content reported in 84 of 134 studies, spanning topics from sexual behaviour and contraception to sexual pleasure and human rights. The review states "uncertainty and fragmentation appear to dominate over comprehensive and coordinated initiatives". No effect size printed.
"The increased focus on RSE has been accompanied by a divergence rather than a convergence of content. This has resulted in ever increasing new and hybridised content combinations."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Most RSE studies do not report the teaching approach used — related
- Evaluation methods for RSE are varied and hybridised, with qualitative methods most common — related
- Most RSE studies in the review corpus did not define their central term — related
- Over a third of RSE studies report no outcomes, and student outcome measurement prioritises knowledge — related
- Definitions of sexuality education vary widely but most mention relationships and values — a narrower finding that bears on this claim
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Growth in RSE research has been accompanied by divergence rather than convergence of content |
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Growth in RSE research has been accompanied by divergence rather than convergence of content |
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