Il programma di educazione affettivo-sessuale TeenSTAR: studio pilota di valutazione

[Autom. eng. transl.] The study intends to evaluate at an exploratory level the TeenSTAR affective-sexual education program which aims to promote the knowledge of the body, the affective-relational dimensions connected to it, the sense of responsibility and the autonomy of choice in affective contexts and sexual. Two courses were evaluated followed by 34 adolescents. The perception of change was analyzed after attending the course about the level of knowledge on the subject of sexuality, communicative openness with parents, sources of information about sexuality, self-esteem, the ability to resist the pressure of equal and satisfaction with the course. The program promotes greater knowledge of the subject, a more positive self-image and a better ability to resist peer pressure. The satisfaction level for the course is medium-high.