Sex Education for Students with an Intellectual Disability
Teachers' Experiences and Perspectives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5933744 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Iva Strnadová (0000-0002-8513-5400, UNSW Sydney, corresponding author), Julie Loblinzk (0000-0003-1350-6089, UNSW Sydney), Joanne Danker (0000-0001-9071-1903, UNSW Sydney) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 302 |
| Publication date | 2022-07-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2076-0760 • E-ISSN: 2076-0760 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/socsci11070302 |
| OpenAlex | W4285093314 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 44 |
Background: Sex education assists students in the development of a healthy sexual identity and relationships. However, students with an intellectual disability tend to receive less holistic sex education as compared to students without a disability. In this inclusive study, we explored the perspectives of 10 high school teachers through interviews and focus groups on how students with an intellectual disability are informed about sexual relationships and prepared for their future life living with as much autonomy as possible, including living with a partner and becoming parents. Method: The interviews and focus groups were analysed using the inductive content analysis. Results: Data analysis revealed three themes: (a) sex education; (b) self-determination and self-advocacy skills; and (c) teachers' concerns. Conclusions: Several recommendations are discussed. These include incorporating sexuality education-related goals in an Individualised Learning Plan (ILP); teachers adopting a rights-based approach and focusing on students' self-determination, agency, and rights regarding sex education; and providing schools with necessary resources to teach sex education
Agency (philosophy · Autonomy · Developmental psychology · Focus group · Human sexuality · Identity (music · Intellectual disability · Medical education · Pedagogy · Sex education · Sexuality education · Social science · Sociology · Child Abuse and Trauma · Disability Education and Employment · Disability Rights and Representation · Gender Studies · Medicine · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |