J Adolesc Health January 2021 PMID 33059958

Three Decades of Research: The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education.

Eva S Goldfarb, Lisa D Lieberman

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement with the research, as evidenced by phrases like 'benefits of comprehensive sex education' and calls to recognize it as essential health education. The use of words like 'beneficial,' 'scientific,' and 'necessary' demonstrates enthusiasm and a desire for societal change, indicating both high interest and engagement.

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Most discussions support the positive impact and importance of comprehensive sex education, with some emphasizing its scientific basis and social benefits.

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Participants show high enthusiasm, with frequent mentions of research, benefits, and calls for wider acceptance.

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Abstract in brief

  • The review of 80 studies over three decades shows strong evidence that comprehensive sex education in schools improves understanding of sexual diversity, healthy relationships, and social-emotional skills, beyond just preventing pregnancy and STDs.
  • Starting sex education early, especially in elementary school, with ongoing and inclusive curricula that cover LGBTQ+ topics and social justice is particularly effective.
  • The findings support adopting the National Sex Education Standards broadly, emphasizing a broad, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate approach to sexual health education.]

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Flintstones Chewable Morphine
@flintmorphine · X

@nightwatchman76 @esjesjesj I'm incredibly certain you don't actually care about research, but just in case here's a thorough review Goldfarb, E. S., & Lieberman, L. D. (2021). Three decades of research: The case for comprehensive sex education. Journal of Adolescent health, 68(1), 13-27.

Nov 22, 2024 · 13 likes · 15 followers View post →
染矢明日香
@asukasuca · X

アメリカは性教育について、包括的な性教育か、禁欲のみ教育を推進するかで長年対立してきた分、教育者の価値観ではなく、科学的な根拠に基づく研究が培われてきた経緯があるのでは。 Three Decades of Research: The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education(2021) https://t.co/3gq5AjZw1I

Oct 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 10,253 followers View post →
Paz Q.
@PazQuinteros2 · X

Investigación de tres décadas que respalda la educación sexual https://t.co/KvWPbNCQBd

Jun 3, 2023 · 8,138 followers View post →
Giselle Woodley
@dr__gis · X

@Nullsci1 Whoops yes, I meant this one https://t.co/zt0sUrmBPF (I'm going to blame baby brain)

Jul 28, 2023 · 1,209 followers View post →
Shigenori Terazawa
@terashige8 · X

RT @asukasuca: アメリカは性教育について、包括的な性教育か、禁欲のみ教育を推進するかで長年対立してきた分、教育者の価値観ではなく、科学的な根拠に基づく研究が培われてきた経緯があるのでは。 Three Decades of Research: The Case fo…

Oct 3, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,196 followers View post →
Juan Lejárraga (@heroedesillon.bsky.social)
@heroedesillon · X

Three Decades of Research: The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education https://t.co/KertxCY4zP

Jan 9, 2025 · 1,073 followers View post →

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Juan Lejárraga (@heroedesillon.bsky.social)
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Three Decades of Research: The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education https://t.co/KertxCY4zP

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Flintstones Chewable Morphine
@flintmorphine · X

@nightwatchman76 @esjesjesj I'm incredibly certain you don't actually care about research, but just in case here's a thorough review Goldfarb, E. S., & Lieberman, L. D. (2021). Three decades of research: The case for comprehensive sex education. Journal of Adolescent health, 68(1), 13-27.

Nov 22, 2024 · 13 likes · 15 followers View post →
SUMITA MIKIO
@MikioSumita · X

RT @asukasuca: アメリカは性教育について、包括的な性教育か、禁欲のみ教育を推進するかで長年対立してきた分、教育者の価値観ではなく、科学的な根拠に基づく研究が培われてきた経緯があるのでは。 Three Decades of Research: The Case fo…

Oct 3, 2024 · 2 shares · 725 followers View post →
Shigenori Terazawa
@terashige8 · X

RT @asukasuca: アメリカは性教育について、包括的な性教育か、禁欲のみ教育を推進するかで長年対立してきた分、教育者の価値観ではなく、科学的な根拠に基づく研究が培われてきた経緯があるのでは。 Three Decades of Research: The Case fo…

Oct 3, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,196 followers View post →
染矢明日香
@asukasuca · X

アメリカは性教育について、包括的な性教育か、禁欲のみ教育を推進するかで長年対立してきた分、教育者の価値観ではなく、科学的な根拠に基づく研究が培われてきた経緯があるのでは。 Three Decades of Research: The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education(2021) https://t.co/3gq5AjZw1I

Oct 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 10,253 followers View post →
Giselle Woodley
@dr__gis · X

@Nullsci1 Whoops yes, I meant this one https://t.co/zt0sUrmBPF (I'm going to blame baby brain)

Jul 28, 2023 · 1,209 followers View post →
Biomass Bob
@SentientBlobBob · X

@TomDNaughton So sex education is a bad idea? https://t.co/h0w23SQKrA

Jun 27, 2023 · 813 followers View post →
Epicsilv
@epicsilver7 · X

@iiTzWasParsnip @Hamb1no First off: wtf no one is forcing kids to be LGBTQA+, they just are, and research shows that inclusivity based education in schools is very necessary for kids: https://t.co/z78TjnfCOW

Jun 8, 2023 · 58 followers View post →
Epicsilv
@epicsilver7 · X

@MichaelBRANS0N Inclusive programs are beneficial to young child and there’s data saying it has to go beyond just saying “inclusive space” Pretty much exactly because kids will see violence done to the LGBTQA+ and be frightened to be themselves: if you want to read: https://t.co/z78Tjnf4Zo

Jun 8, 2023 · 58 followers View post →
Paz Q.
@PazQuinteros2 · X

Investigación de tres décadas que respalda la educación sexual https://t.co/KvWPbNCQBd

Jun 3, 2023 · 8,138 followers View post →
progressiveinahoodie
@proinahoodie · X

@Blu_Eyz3 @shaneO2015 @spanishkitten76 @theprism89 @elonmusk @CNN @MSNBC Too bad reality/history doesn't agree with numbskulls like you. Sex-ed isn't taught to little kids. Teens! As it should. Normal/most parents agree. You are the MINORITY. Sex-ed is "basic biology" clown. https://t.co/hJnJmdar1G

Mar 23, 2023 · 357 followers View post →
Charlotte Sullivan-Swain
@cmeansfree · X

@Cindi1Shorty @PGRodriguez80 @HeCarriesMe_ @LifeNewsHQ @ighaworth Here's a literature review on three decades of research into the benefits of comprehensive sex education: https://t.co/Id6HjTrlC0 https://t.co/CPwjFp7z19

Jul 26, 2022 · 145 followers View post →
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Apr 8, 2022 · 224 followers View post →
Eduardo Varela
@yayi_varela · X

Y de pasada que conocieran la evidencia de sus beneficios, para entenderlo como una medida de salud pública basada en ciencia, tan importante como cualquier asignatura, y no como algo que atenta contra la libertad de enseñanza https://t.co/ibqpkJLLmu

Apr 3, 2022 · 19 followers View post →
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