The Effects of Infant Simulators on Early Adolescents.

Divine, James H.; Cobbs, Gene

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ERIC Number: EJ642646

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Effects of Infant Simulators on Early Adolescents.

Divine, James H.; Cobbs, Gene

Adolescence, v36 n143 p593-600 Fall 2001

Examined the effects of infant simulators (computerized dolls designed to simulate normal infants) on 236 8th-grade students. Findings indicated that the doll experience had a significant impact on the students, especially females. It helped them to learn about the challenges of infant care, and to think of the implications before engaging in sexual intercourse. (Author)

Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Adoption (Ideas), Attitude Change, Counseling Techniques, Early Intervention, Early Parenthood, Females, Parenthood Education, Pregnancy, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Sexuality

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Language: English

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