Attitude On Implementing Sex Education In Schools Among Secondary School Students In Palakkad District

Abstract

The present study aims to find out the attitude of Secondary school students on implementing sex education at schools in Palakkad district. The topic sex education is a matter of debate worldwide. The reason that influences the acceptance and implementation of sex education is based on varying cultural, religious and social perspectives. Palakkad is a district in Kerala where celebrates traditional values. But the interesting factor is that young people of Palakkad district is modern educated.  The study employed descriptive survey method to gather data from a representative sample of 150 secondary school students of State syllabus studying at government schools in Palakkad district. Equal representation is given to boy and girl students. Quantitative data were analyzed using statistical methods to identify the attitude of secondary school students on the implementation of sex education in schools. The tool includes 30 items under three dimensions Knowledge and understanding, cultural and religious beliefs and personal experiences. The analysis of data leads into the conclusion that  there exist different levels in the attitude of secondary school students on the implementation of sex education in schools, there exist different levels in the attitude of Secondary boy students on the implementation of sex education in schools, there exist different levels in the attitude of secondary school girl students on the implementation of sex education in schools and the last one there exists no significant difference in the attitude of boy and girl secondary school students on the implementation of sex education in schools. To implement age appropriate sex education in schools understanding the attitude of students towards it is very important. Teaching strategies also can be modified according to the attitude of students