Sexual Knowledge and Perception and Current Status of Sex Education among Parents of First and Second Grade Elementary Schoolers

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexual knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction of sex education in university freshman. Methods: The participants were 275 freshman students under the age of 20 years old. Data were collected in 2017 using a self-report questionnaire. Results: The average scores of participants' sexual knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction of sex education were $24.22{pm}4.94$ out of 38 points, $90.81{pm}15.86$ out of 168 points, and $11.05{pm}3.08$ out of 20 points, respectively. With respect to the demographic characteristics, there were statically significant differences in sexual knowledge according to chances of relationship engagement (F=6.19, p=.002) and residence type (F=3.67, p=.013). Both sexual attitudes and satisfaction of sex education showed significant differences by major (t=3.20, p=.002; t=2.65, p=.009), types of high school (F=3.39, p=.019; F=3.53, p=.015), and interest in previous sex education during teenage years (F=2.88, p=.015; F= 6.22, p<.001). Sexual knowledge showed a statistically significant correlation with attitudes (r=.153, p=.011). Conclusion: There is insufficient sex information available for college students. It is necessary in the future to develop sex education programs that are matched to college students' needs.

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Investigation on the Sex Education Status of Children in Minority’ Areas—Take Dehong Dai Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture as an Example

Journal of Education, Teaching and Social Studies ◽

10.22158/jetss.v2n2p21 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. p21

Author(s):

Yunyan Shao ◽

Jiaojiao Guo ◽

Dan Luo

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Minority ◽

Sex Education ◽

Sexual Morality ◽

Sexual Knowledge ◽

Minority Children ◽

Parents And Children ◽

Education Status ◽

Learning School ◽

Ethnic Minority Children ◽

Ethnic Distribution

In order to grasp the actual situation of sex education of ethnic minority children in the border areas, this study takes children as the main object to understand the situation of sex education. 140 children aged 9-12 years in Dehong Prefecture were investigated by questionnaire. Through investigation and research, it is found that ethnic minority children have a low level of cognition of sexual knowledge, and lack of knowledge of sexual morality and sexual psychology. From the perspective of ethnic distribution, Lisu and De’ang children are most concerned about sexual related physiological knowledge, while Dai children are less concerned about it. Ethnic minority children’s access to sexual education is mainly through media, family education and learning School education comes next. And boys are more willing to learn some sexual knowledge through their friends and classmates than girls. In family life, parents talk about sexual topics with their parents and children less frequently, but most children believe that parents can give them useful help in sex, and children are more inclined to consult their parents when facing sexual questions.

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An Integrative Literature Review on Sex Education Programs for Korean College Students

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education ◽

10.5977/jkasne.2020.26.1.78 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 78-96

Author(s):

Hyewon Shin ◽

Jung Lee ◽

Hye Min

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Sex Education ◽

Web Sites ◽

Sexual Knowledge ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Education Programs ◽

Biological Sex ◽

Education Interventions ◽

Comprehensive Sex Education ◽

Korean College Students

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to synthesize the literature on the sex education programs for Korean college students and to provide a basis for developing effective sex education programs for this population. Methods: Whittemore and Knafl's integrative review method guided this review of studies conducted from 2000 to 2019. Articles were identified through three electronic databases and scholarly web sites. Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Results: Three studies were descriptive, and 12 described interventions. In most of the reviewed studies, sexual knowledge, sexual attitudes, and sexual autonomy improved after sex education interventions. Before providing sex education, the researchers assessed student's needs for sex education and the various topics provided through sex education programs. Conclusion: When developing sex education programs, we need to a) focus on practical sexual knowledge including contraceptive methods, b) provide repeated and continuous education of a sufficient duration, c) provide comprehensive sex education beyond biological sex, and d) use various teaching methods to allow participants to gain a better understanding. Additionally, sex education should be conducted by experts such as nurses or trained educators to provide systematic and comprehensive education for young adults.

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