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

Autor/inn/en	Cousineau, Tara M.; Franko, Debra L.; Green, Traci C.; Watt, Meredith; Rancourt, Diana
Titel	"Body Morph": Feasibility Testing of an Interactive CD-ROM to Teach Young Adolescents about Puberty
Quelle	In: Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35 (2006) 6, S.1015-1021 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0047-2891
DOI	10.1007/s10964-006-9056-3
Schlagwörter	Feasibility Studies; Early Adolescents; Puberty; Pilot Projects; Computer Software; Computer Assisted Instruction; Grade 6; Grade 7; Self Esteem; Multimedia Instruction; Self Concept; Program Effectiveness; Teaching Methods; Developmental Stages; Human Body; Gender Differences; Confidentiality; Knowledge Level + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Pubertät; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Multimediales Lernen; Selbstkonzept; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Menschlicher Körper; Geschlechterkonflikt; Wissensbasis
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. (Author).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10