ERIC Number: EJ1331995
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 27
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ISSN: ISSN-1554-6128
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A Case Study Evaluating Youth Acceptability of "Using the Connect" -- A Sexuality Education Game-Based Learning Program
Esquivel, Christi H.; Wilson, Kelly L.; Garney, Whitney R.; McNeill, Elisa Beth; McMaughan, Darcy Jones; Brown, Sydney; Graves-Boswell, Taylor
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v17 n1 p57-83 2022
Game-based learning offers an interactive and effective way to teach health content and skills. This article discusses feasibility testing of "Using the Connect" ("UTC"), an innovative, game-based sexuality education program to evaluate its acceptability among youth. Utilizing mixed methods in a single case study design, qualitative and quantitative data was collected from youth (surveys, facilitated discussions, and observations). Qualitative data triangulated quantitative findings that youth liked the program design, felt the games and content were relatable, and learned knowledge and skills around adolescent development, accessing information, communication, and making healthy decisions through playing the games. Overall, "UTC" was highly acceptable to the youth; they had fun and learned information and skills. Not only would most participants recommend the program to friends, all reported they would participate in the program again and use the information they learned in the future.
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sex Education, Game Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Health Behavior, Case Studies, Decision Making, Positive Attitudes, African Americans, Preadolescents, Adolescents, Trust (Psychology), Adults, Interpersonal Relationship, Knowledge Level, Discussion, Access to Education, Program Evaluation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) (DHHS), Office of Population Affairs (OPA)
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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina
Grant or Contract Numbers: TP2AH000046