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ERIC Number: EJ1286831
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 17
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ISSN: EISSN-2155-5834
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'My Body, My Boundaries': The Impact of a New Sexual Health Program on Elementary Age Children and Parents in Mississippi
Kimberly, Claire
Journal of Applied Research on Children, v11 n2 Article 1 2020
Teaching elementary students about sexual health is not a common practice in the United States; however, the ability of children to understand and prevent sexual abuse could be learned in programs dedicated to improving communication about safe touch and boundaries. This study evaluates a program (i.e., "My Body, My Boundaries") currently being conducted in Mississippi with elementary age students and their parents. The hour long program taught children and their parents/guardians about proper body names and how to set clear boundaries of who can and cannot touch them. A total of 101 parents/guardians and 127 children completed the program. Significant improvement in parental self-reported knowledge was found with a pre/post-test. Recommendations for continued improvement have been provided.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Mississippi
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