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Peer reviewedHerold, Edward S.; Goodwin, Marilyn Shirley – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1979
Studied were 486 single females aged 13-20 attending ten birth control centers. In this liberal sample, high self-esteem subjects were accepting of premarital intercourse with affection, were more willing to take sexual initiative, and felt less guilt. Those endorsing sexual abstinence had lower self-esteem. (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Influences, Females, Moral Values
Peer reviewedMiller, Brent C.; And Others – Youth and Society, 1987
Adolescents between 14 and 19 years were polled on self-esteem, sexual attitudes, and sexual behavior. A slightly negative correlation was found between sexual attitudes and premarital intercourse experience. The results are consistent with previous research although the sample consisted of slightly younger and more conservative teenagers than did…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Influences, Moral Values
Farnsworth, Dana L. – Med Aspects Hum Sexuality, 1970
Extensively discusses issues confronting young people today in areas of sexual behavior, stressing their need to understand that proper use of sex calls for commitment as a step in personal growth toward mature expression of their own sexuality. (Author/CJ)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Role, College Students, Emotional Development
Peer reviewedRibner, Sol; Chein, Isidor – Adolescence, 1979
This article presents reliability and validity evidence on the Anti-Social Activities Attitude Scale. The scale is not intended to predict individual behavior but to assess the moral climate within a population as supportive or restrictive of antisocial acts. The scale itself is included. (SJL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Attitude Measures, Moral Values
Mulcahy, Mary – 1979
Children need to share their personal lives with other persons in a relationship of mutual respect and responsiveness; i.e., in a relationship of love. Children are an end, not a means, people to be valued for their own sakes. Adults must help children to know who they are and who they can become. Values contribute to the fulfillment of a person's…
Descriptors: Authoritarianism, Childhood Needs, Children, Ethical Instruction
Shannon, Gary J.; Selinger, Alphonse D. – Interchange on Educational Policy, 1980
The teaching of moral values should involve the building of considerable structure that can easily be integrated into the existing curriculum. This program would contain seven components: personalizing the environment, building community feeling, cooperative learning, developing awareness, encouraging self-respect and respect for others, and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textBell, T. H. – 1976
The author discusses the need for a more disciplined society through more disciplined education. Discipline and moral values in education are the keys to responsible citizenship, which is disappearing in the United States today. Without abandoning compassion and special attention to minorities, a nationwide commitment to high standards and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizen Participation, Citizenship, Citizenship Responsibility
