Evaluation of a statewide youth-focused relationships education curriculum
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Family and Consumer Sciences
Publication Date
12-2009
Abstract
Romantic relationships matter for adolescents. Experiences in romantic relationships facilitate key areas of personal and interpersonal development, however, problems in romantic relationships and lack of positive role models can lead to increased risk of developing unhealthy relationship patterns that can persist into adulthood. The goals of this applied research project were to examine the effectiveness of a youth-focused relationships education curriculum, and to use the knowledge gained to inform practices in relationships education for adolescents. Findings from pre and post-intervention assessments and from two follow-up surveys provide evidence of program success and offer key insights for the development of an effective model of relationships education tailored for adolescents.
Recommended Citation
Kerpelman, J. L., Pittman, J. F., Adler-Baeder, F., Eryigit, S., & Paulk, A. (2009). Evaluation of a statewide youth-focused relationships education curriculum. Journal of Adolescence, 32(6), 1359–1370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2009.04.006
Journal
Journal of Adolescence
Rights
Copyright © 2009 The Association for Professionals in Services for Adolescents. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Comments
This article was originally published in Journal of Adolescence. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.
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