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Body Morph: Feasibility Testing of an Interactive CD-ROM to Teach Young Adolescents about Puberty

Auteurs: Tara M. Cousineau, PhD, Debra L. Franko, PhD, Traci C. Green, MSc, Meredith Watt, MSW, Diana Rancourt, BA

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 6/2006

Abstract

The aim of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility of an interactive computer program among 34 sixth and seventh grade children and to assess the potential for knowledge acquisition about puberty. Based on a developmental self-esteem approach to teach children about their bodies, the Body Morph program was designed to maximize the educational experience by: (1) tailoring puberty information to boys or girls, and (2) creating a confidential experience. Preliminary results indicated that students significantly improved their knowledge about puberty after using the program. Satisfaction among boys and girls for this type of educational approach suggests that it is a compelling format from which to learn about puberty.

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Titel: Body Morph: Feasibility Testing of an Interactive CD-ROM to Teach Young Adolescents about Puberty
Auteurs: Tara M. Cousineau, PhD
Debra L. Franko, PhD
Traci C. Green, MSc
Meredith Watt, MSW
Diana Rancourt, BA
Publicatiedatum: 01-12-2006
Uitgeverij: Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-006-9056-3

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