Citation

Goldfarb ES. Am. J. Sex. Educ. 2005; 1(1): 85-102.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J455v01n01_07

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to use qualitative evaluation techniques to explore the perceptions of students enrolled in undergraduate human sexuality classes regarding their expectations for the course as well as outcomes. One hundred forty-eight students were surveyed at the beginning and again at the end of the semester long course. While pregnancy and STI prevention were considered important components of their courses, other outcomes associated with positive, healthy sexuality were given greater emphasis. Results suggest that while primary and secondary level sexuality education have been increasingly focused on abstinence-only education with a focus on pregnancy and STI reduction, this may not represent what is most important from students' perspectives. It also suggests that college may be one place where more comprehensive sexuality education can still be taught.