Researching youth voices on Comprehensive Sexuality Education: A literature review of qualitative studies
The past decades have seen an increase in the design and implementation of sexuality education programs deemed comprehensive within formal schooling. Qualitative research is gaining relevance in the field; however, few studies focus on youth perspectives. This study analyzes qualitative research thr...
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| description | The past decades have seen an increase in the design and implementation of sexuality education programs deemed comprehensive within formal schooling. Qualitative research is gaining relevance in the field; however, few studies focus on youth perspectives. This study analyzes qualitative research through a literature review on the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) programs from the perspective of young people. A review of qualitative studies and a meta-synthesis were conducted to outline a state-of-the-art of qualitative research on youth perceptions of CSE. Results point to two main areas of concern for youth: contents and pedagogy. There remains a general dissatisfaction over the depth and breadth of the CSE curriculum, leaving young people feeling unprepared for positive relationships and good sexual health. In terms of pedagogy, there is still a shortfall in the effective implementation of innovative teaching and learning strategies, pointing towards a gap regarding the pedagogical frameworks underlying CSE. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e75ffb3b39ac4aeda8769be5289fb11f2025-01-15T15:19:52ZengUniversity of BolognaEncyclopaideia1590-492X1825-86702024-12-012870193310.6092/issn.1825-8670/1897417338Researching youth voices on Comprehensive Sexuality Education: A literature review of qualitative studiesCarolina Trivelli Diaz0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4694-8296University of VeronaThe past decades have seen an increase in the design and implementation of sexuality education programs deemed comprehensive within formal schooling. Qualitative research is gaining relevance in the field; however, few studies focus on youth perspectives. This study analyzes qualitative research through a literature review on the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) programs from the perspective of young people. A review of qualitative studies and a meta-synthesis were conducted to outline a state-of-the-art of qualitative research on youth perceptions of CSE. Results point to two main areas of concern for youth: contents and pedagogy. There remains a general dissatisfaction over the depth and breadth of the CSE curriculum, leaving young people feeling unprepared for positive relationships and good sexual health. In terms of pedagogy, there is still a shortfall in the effective implementation of innovative teaching and learning strategies, pointing towards a gap regarding the pedagogical frameworks underlying CSE.https://encp.unibo.it/article/view/18974comprehensive sexuality educationyouth voicescritical pedagogyqualitative methodsinclusive education |
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| title | Researching youth voices on Comprehensive Sexuality Education: A literature review of qualitative studies |
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| topic | comprehensive sexuality education youth voices critical pedagogy qualitative methods inclusive education |
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