Sexuality Education and the Catholic Teenager: A Report

Authors

Gail S. Risch
Michael G. Lawler

Abstract

This article reports on findings of a study of sexuality education in a Catholic diocese. The sample included seniors enrolled in either Catholic high schools or parish religious education programs. The range of findings include data about students’ knowledge of sexuality, their understanding of Catholic Church teaching about sexuality, their attitudes and values in regard to sexuality, who and what influences their attitudes and values, their sexual behaviors, and their experience of sexuality education. Recommendations for parents and formal sexuality education programs are offered.

DOI

10.15365/joce.0701052013

First Page

53

Last Page

74

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

Recommended Citation

Risch, G. S., & Lawler, M. G. (2003). Sexuality Education and the Catholic Teenager: A Report. Journal of Catholic Education. https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.0701052013