“Conoscersi per amare e amarsi” Valutazione del programma d’educazione affettivo-sessuale Teen star

[Autom. eng. transl.] The contribution presents an evaluation study of the Teen star affective-sex education program on a sample of 644 teenagers, involved in 57 programs. The program aims to provide young people with the cognitive tools to better understand themselves and others and to choose independently, freedom and responsibility how to act in emotional and sexual contexts. The level of knowledge on the issues of sexuality and the functioning of the body, openness of communication with parents and friends, self-esteem, a sense of clarity of identity, the ability to resist pressure were analyzed before and at the end of the program. peers and satisfaction with the course was also assessed. After participating in the program, adolescents report a greater knowledge of the themes of sexuality and bodily functioning, a greater communicative openness with peers and in the family, a more positive self-image and a higher degree of identity clarity. The level of satisfaction with the course is medium-high.