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KMID : 0607320080170040403
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2008 Volume.17 No. 4 p.403 ~ p.410
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Factors Influencing Sexual Attitude Change through Sex Education in Middle School Students
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Kim Eun-Ju
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing sexual attitude changes through sex education in middle school students.
Methods: The subjects were 134 students(62 boys and 72 girls) in 4 classes of the first grade in a coeducational middle school in Seoul. Sex education was implemented over 18 hours during 16 weeks by the school nurse.
Results: After sex education, there were significant positive elevations in sexual attitude in both boys and girls. Having a good relationship with parents was a significant factor in boys’ and girls’ sexual attitude change. In addition, the boys’ relationships with juvenile delinquents was a significant factor in sexual attitude change. For the girls, their parents’ openness and self-esteem were significant factors.
Conclusion: Based on these results, systematic sex education is needed to enhance correct sexual attitudes in youth. To elevate the effect on sex education, it should include contents to gain a better relationship with patents. Also, for a positive sexual attitude, encouraging boys not to make friends with juvenile delinquents, and enhancing self-esteem for the girls needs to be done.
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KEYWORD
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Sexuality, Attitude, Sex education, Adolescents
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