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ERIC Number: EJ737759
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 21
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0003-1003
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Teenage Pregnancy Prevention and Adolescents' Sexual Outcomes: An Experiential Approach
Somers, Cheryl L.
American Secondary Education, v34 n2 p4-24 2006
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an experiential approach to teen pregnancy (TP) prevention called "Baby Think It Over," a computerized infant simulator, on adolescents' attitudes and behaviors regarding teen pregnancy and sexuality. Recently, a more realistic model called "Real Care Baby" was developed. The small amount of research on the effectiveness of the original program yielded mixed results. Participants were experimental (n=133) and comparison (n=116) groups of primarily white, middle class, suburban high school students. Multivariate analyses revealed no overall effect, but univariate, correlational, and narrative analyses suggested several positive outcomes. Theoretical implications for experiential approaches are discussed. Research and practice applications are emphasized.
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Education. 229 Dwight Schar Bldg, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805. Tel: 419-289-5273; Web site: http://www3.ashland.edu/ase.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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