Some Factors That Influence Attitude towards Sex Education among High School Female Students in South Wollo
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2000-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The present study examined the role of selected background and
psychological variables, namely, religion, age, grade level, attitude of parents
towards sex education, and source of infomlation as predictors of the attitude of
female students towards sex education. Data pertaining to the above variables
were obtained from 296 subjects (148 female students and 148 mothers) in the
Amhara region (South Wollo Zone). The background infomlation were collected
using a questionnaires, and psychological variables were assessed by employing
scales. Analysis involving multiple regression and partial con'elation suggested
that the age and grade level of female students do not independently contribute to
the variation in attitude towards sex education. However, attitude of parents,
source of information, and religion were found to be the most powerful predictors
of the attitude to female students towards sex education. Like wise, educational
level of parents, knowledge and discussion on contraception and sex education
were found to be strong predictors of attitude offemale students.
Finally the importance of the result, particularly in relation to the influence of
background and psychological variables in detennining the attitude of female
students towards sex education, and implications of the findings are discussed.
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Educational Psychology