ERIC Number: EJ1055750
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 20
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Perceptions of Elementary School Children's Parents Regarding Sexuality Education
Fisher, Christine M.; Telljohann, Susan K.; Price, James H.; Dake, Joseph A.; Glassman, Tavis
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v10 n1 p1-20 2015
This study examined the preferences of parents of elementary school-aged children regarding when sexuality topics should be discussed in school and at home. The survey was mailed to a national random sample of parents of elementary school age children. Overall, 92% of parents believed that sexuality education should be taught in schools. Independent t-tests showed statistically significant differences between mothers and fathers regarding when sexuality education topics should be taught in elementary school as well as when they planned to discuss sexuality topics at home with their child. This study provides valuable information regarding parents' perceptions about sexuality education.
Descriptors: Sex Education, Parent Attitudes, Elementary School Students, Course Content, Parent Surveys, Mothers, Fathers, Family Environment, Parents as Teachers, Questionnaires, Statistical Analysis, Family Characteristics, Parents, Educational Attainment, Racial Differences, Gender Differences, Family Income, Institutional Characteristics, Geographic Location, Political Affiliation, Religion, Family Structure, Barriers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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