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ERIC Number: EJ284777
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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Research on Adolescent Pregnancy-Risk: Implications for Sex Education Programs.
Jorgensen, Stephen R.; Alexander, Sharon J.
Theory into Practice, v22 n2 p125-33 Spr 1983
A complex set of issues plague the efforts of public school sex education programs to reduce the level of pregnancy risk among adolescents. Issues include: (1) uncertain status of sex education; (2) training the teacher; (3) support among school leaders; (4) other influences on adolescent development; (5) developmental characteristics of adolescents; and (6) problem of intended pregnancy. (CJ)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Educational Needs, Pregnancy, Secondary Education, Sex Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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