A Review of 21 Curricula for Abstinence-Only-until-Marriage Programs.

Wilson, Kelly L.; Goodson, Patricia; Pruitt, B.E.; Buhi, Eric; Davis-Gunnels, Emily

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Title:	A Review of 21 Curricula for Abstinence-Only-until-Marriage Programs.
Authors:	Wilson, Kelly L.; Goodson, Patricia; Pruitt, B.E.; Buhi, Eric; Davis-Gunnels, Emily
Descriptors:	Goal Setting; Audiences; World Views; Sexuality; Assertiveness; Sex Education
Source:	Journal of School Health, v75 n3 p90 Mar 2005
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Publisher:	Journal Customer Services, Blackwell Publishing, 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 781-388-8200; Tel: 800-835-6770 (Toll Free); Fax: 781-388-8210; e-mail: subscrip@bos.blackwellpublishing.com.
Publication Date:	2005-03-01
Pages:	9
Pub Types:	Journal Articles
Abstract:	The authors reviewed the content, methods, and overall quality of 21 curricula used in abstinence-only-until-marriage programs. Only materials designed for use in middle school grades (fifth to eighth) or with middle school-aged audiences (9-13 years of age), which presented the abstinence message in at least 40% of their content, were included. A rating instrument adapted from 2 sets of education guidelines structured the assessment of each curriculum. Four experienced teachers rated each curriculum. Curricula exhibited considerable variability, in overall quality ratings. While on average, materials scored a 3.33 on a 1-to-5 scale (1 = Unacceptable; 5 = Excellent), 12 curricula received summative scores above the average, with 4 scoring 4.0 or higher. Eight curricula, however, received a below-average rating. While abstinence materials vary considerably in terms of overall quality; the values and world views underlying this sample of curricula were clear and consistent: those who develop abstinence education curricula value nonsexual antecedents of sexual behavior such as skills (goal setting, decision making, and assertiveness), deals (fidelity, friendships), and psychological factors such as self-esteem. (J Sch Health. 2005;75(3):90-98)
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