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Publication Date: 2019
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Sex Education through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Do Parents Who See Trauma as a Problem for Youth Support Trauma-Informed Sex Education?
Broussard, Danielle L.; Eitmann, Linnea P.; Shervington, Denese O.
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v14 n2 p233-257 2019
Trauma-informed sex education is sensitive to students' traumatic life experiences. Internet panel data for 600 Louisiana parents/caregivers of school-age youth were used to examine parental support for trauma-informed school-based sex education, and parental characteristics associated with supporting trauma-informed sex education. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of parents agreed that youth are exposed to high levels of trauma, and 86% reported interest in school-based sex education that supports emotional wellness. Of all parental characteristics, the perception that youth are exposed to high levels of trauma was most strongly associated with endorsement of trauma-informed sex education. Louisiana parents recognize the influence of emotional wellness on youth sexual health and support trauma-informed school-based sex education, which is becoming the new standard for youth sex education services.
Descriptors: Sex Education, Trauma, Experience, Parent Attitudes, Individual Characteristics, Correlation, Mental Health, Wellness, Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Safety, Trust (Psychology), Peer Relationship, Cooperation, Empowerment, Gender Issues, Cultural Influences, Violence, Coping
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Louisiana
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