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ERIC Number: EJ622302
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
A Meta-Analysis Examining Effects of School Sexuality Education Programs on Adolescents' Sexual Knowledge, 1960-1997.
Song, Eun Young; Pruitt, B. E.; McNamara, James; Colewell, Brian
Journal of School Health, v70 n10 p413-16 Dec 2000
Analyzed findings from studies conducted from 1960-97 regarding the effects of school sexuality education on adolescents' sexual knowledge. The meta-analysis included 67 studies. The studies reported 72 outcomes regarding sexual knowledge, which were grouped into six variables related to sexuality knowledge. Results indicated that school-based sexuality education programs for adolescents contributed to increasing sexual knowledge. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Comprehensive School Health Education, Knowledge Level, Meta Analysis, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Sex Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Sex Knowledge