ERIC Number: EJ1278498
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1554-6128
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Social Boundaries in Young Adult Females with Down Syndrome as a Foundation for Sexuality Education
Faught, Brooke M.; Moore, Ginny; Hande, Karen A.; Walker-Hirsch, Leslie
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v15 n4 p426-443 2020
There is a tremendous unmet need for health care provider guidance on managing the sexual health of young adults with intellectual disabilities. The first step in addressing sexuality in this population is establishing comprehension of social boundaries. This pilot study tested the usefulness of the Circles® app in teaching appropriate social boundaries to six young adult females with Down syndrome as a basis for further education on healthy sexuality in the clinic setting. Following implementation of the Circles® app, participant comprehension of appropriate social boundaries improved from baseline, supporting the need for further research on the Circles® app in this population.
Descriptors: Sex Education, Young Adults, Females, Down Syndrome, Educational Needs, Sexuality, Social Behavior, Social Development, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology, Program Effectiveness, Health Education, Health Behavior, Intervention
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee (Nashville)
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