Definitions of sexuality education vary widely but most mention relationships and values¶
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q2 i? Across 9 definitions of sexuality education, components ranged from knowledge and understanding to risks, skills, rights and sexually transmitted diseases; relationships appeared in 7 and values in 6. → van Leent 2023
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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
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Qualitative content analysis of the 9 sexuality-education definitions in the review corpus. The review reports component keywords "ranged widely from 'knowledge and understanding', to 'risks', and 'skills' to 'rights'". No effect size is printed.
"The most consistent component evident in 7 of the 9 definitions of Sexuality Education is a focus on 'relationships' and in 6 of the 9 definitions the term 'values' or 'values and attitudes' is mentioned."
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Definitions of sexuality education vary widely but most mention relationships and values |
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Definitions of sexuality education vary widely but most mention relationships and values |
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