A Cautionary Tale About Conducting Research on Abstinence Education: How Do State Abstinence Coordinators Define "Sexual Activity?"
Overview & Synopsis
Investigated how state coordinators of abstinence education programs defined "sexual activity." Researchers surveyed Title V abstinence education coordinators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three territories. Of the 17 coordinators providing at least partial responses, none reported having a definition of sexual activity. The questionnaire elicited much reaction and controversy. (SM)
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Document Information
| Document Title | A Cautionary Tale About Conducting Research on Abstinence Education: How Do State Abstinence Coordinators Define "Sexual Activity?" |
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| Author / Organization | Bailey, William, Young, Michael, Knickerbocker, Cliff, Doan, Tam |
| Subject & Discipline | Comprehensive School Health Education, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2002 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-162403 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |