A report profiling 12 middle school programs evaluated using experimental or quasi-experimental designs. The programs focused on delaying sexual initiation, reducing sexual activity, and improving contraceptive or condom use. The report was authored by Jennifer Manlove and aggregates findings from evaluations that measured knowledge, attitudes, and communication skills.
Use Cases
- Compare program effectiveness based on experimental or quasi-experimental evaluation designs mentioned in the description
- Analyze the influence of programs on adolescent sexual behavior, a primary focus of the report
- Identify key insights for program selection based on the summarized research on teens aged 14 and younger
Strengths
- Profiles 12 specific middle school programs
- Focuses on evaluations using experimental or quasi-experimental designs
Limitations
- Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- The description notes that few programs for middle schoolers have been rigorously evaluated, limiting reliable information
Provenance
- Source
- Jennifer Manlove
- Collection Method
- Aggregation and summary of existing program evaluations