Examined the effects of a short term, church-based program in relation to three program goals: increased sex information, heightened self-esteem, and clarity of personal sexual values. Using a pre-posttest, control group design, significant positive change in sex information and clarity of personal sexual values were found. (Author/BL)

Examimed effects of a church-based sex education program on sexual communication between adolescents (N=26) and their parents and peers on such topics as values, sexual attraction, and sexual identity. Found increased communication with parents suggesting positive impact of such programs on parent-child communication. (Author/ABL)