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The Effects of Sex Education according to the Life Cycle on High School Girls' Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions : Focus on Elderly Sexual Activities

생애주기에 따른 노인의 성에 대한 교육이 여고생의 지식, 태도 및 인식에 미치는 효과 : 노인의 성적 활동을 중심으로

  • Received : 2016.10.31
  • Accepted : 2016.12.03
  • Published : 2016.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sex education, focusing on the sexual activities of the elderly, on high school girls' sexual knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-post design was used, and the data of 82 participants (41 in each group) were analyzed. The educational effects were assessed through sexual knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions. The data were analyzed through SPSS 18.0, using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and paired t-tests. Results: The experimental and control groups had similar demographics. Sex education was effective in increasing sexual knowledge (p<.001), and changing the attitudes (p<.001) and perceptions (p<.001) of members of the experimental group for the better. Conclusions: This study has shown that sex education can improve high school girls' understanding of elderly sexual activities. This study is meaningful in that, it sought to facilitate a positive change in young people's attitudes towards elderly sexuality and quality of life.

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