Exploration of Parents’ Perspectives on Sex Education for Children with and Without Disabilities
Event Type
Presentation
Start Date
12-1-2020 9:00 AM
End Date
12-1-2020 12:00 PM
Description
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate parents’ perspectives of comprehensive sex education for their children with and without disabilities.
Method: The research study employed qualitative methodology using a semi structured survey to collect data parental perspectives on sex education.
Results: Of the 38 completed surveys, six respondents had at least one child with a disability, and 32 had children without disabilities. Data was categorized according to questions and then coded for themes. According to the data, all parents valued sex education and there were minimal differences in parent perspectives. There were some differences based on the source of education as well as the level of disability.
Conclusion: Parents of children without disabilities are more inclined to provide or allow the provision of sex education to their children in comparison to parents of children who have a been diagnosed with a disability. Further data and research are needed on perspectives of parents of children with disabilities on sex education and the provided program.
Recommended Citation
D'Amico, M., Hankerson, T., Larson, E., Lincoln, C., Moret, M., Quick, E., & Thomas, J. (2020), Exploration of Parents’ Perspectives on Sex Education for Children with and Without Disabilities, Presentation, Seventh Annual Research Colloquium, https://nsuworks.nova.edu/ot_colloquium/seventh/events/3
Exploration of Parents’ Perspectives on Sex Education for Children with and Without Disabilities
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate parents’ perspectives of comprehensive sex education for their children with and without disabilities.
Method: The research study employed qualitative methodology using a semi structured survey to collect data parental perspectives on sex education.
Results: Of the 38 completed surveys, six respondents had at least one child with a disability, and 32 had children without disabilities. Data was categorized according to questions and then coded for themes. According to the data, all parents valued sex education and there were minimal differences in parent perspectives. There were some differences based on the source of education as well as the level of disability.
Conclusion: Parents of children without disabilities are more inclined to provide or allow the provision of sex education to their children in comparison to parents of children who have a been diagnosed with a disability. Further data and research are needed on perspectives of parents of children with disabilities on sex education and the provided program.