A Theoretical Investigation of Public Attitudes Toward Sex Education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2154766 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Allison T Chappell (0000-0002-9427-5405, Old Dominion University, corresponding author), Scott R Maggard (Old Dominion University), Sarah Gibson (0000-0001-6253-4751, National Center for State Courts), Sarah A Gibson |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 196-219 |
| Publication date | 2010-02-12 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociological Spectrum (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0273-2173 • E-ISSN: 1521-0707 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02732170903496117 |
| OpenAlex | W2139802095 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 16 |
Rates of teen pregnancy in the United States are significantly higher than those in most other industrialized nations. This is troubling in light of the consequences to teen mothers, their children, and society. Some suggest that teen pregnancies can be decreased by providing sex education in the public school system, while others believe that sex education is inappropriate for public school. Little research exists, however, on predictors of attitudes toward sex education, and most existing research is dated and lacks a theoretical framework. Guided by the seminal work of Ira L. Reiss, we examine the impact of labor shortages, religiosity, militarism, gender egalitarianism, regulation of sexuality, and a naturalistic view of sexuality on attitudes toward sex education. Results suggest that Hispanics, those with high levels of religiosity, and those who supported regulation of sexuality were significantly less likely to support sex education in public schools. Implications of the findings and directions for future research are discussed
Developmental psychology · Economic shortage · Egalitarianism · Human sexuality · Militarism · Political science · Politics · Public education · Religiosity · Sex education · Socialization · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Gender Politics and Representation · Gender Studies · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics · Psychology · Social Psychology
Human sexuality
Social and cultural determinants of attitudes toward abortion
The use of theory in sexuality research
Sociocultural correlates of permissive sexual attitudes
Sex education in the public schools
A Multivariate Model of the Determinants of Extramarital Sexual Permissiveness
Going Too Far? Sex, Sin and Social Policy
A Sociological Journey into Sexuality
Social Change, Parental Values, and the Salience of Sex Education
The Influence of Religion on Attitudes toward Nonmarital Sexuality
| Citations per year | 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2011 - 2025 (15) |
| Highly cited | No |