Date of Award
6-2009
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Family and Consumer Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Karen Blaisure
Second Advisor
Dr. Linda Dannison
Third Advisor
Dr. Larissa Valera-Frias
Fourth Advisor
Cherie Seitz
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Campus Only
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the reactions of teens and adults to Project T.R.U.S.T. presentations. Sixty-eight adults and 53 teens completed a post-program survey; 10 adults and 1 teen completed a three-month follow-up online-survey. Both surveys included attitude, behavioral intention, and demographic items. The followup survey included behavioral change items. Responses to items are summarized using descriptive statistics and correlations. Teens who reported they were more likely to communicate with a parent/trusted adult about healthy sexuality were also likely to report they were more likely to talk with their dating partner whether to become sexually active, outcomes of sexual activity, abstinence, contraception, and STIs/HIV testing. A majority of adults reported learning new information. Eight of the 10 adults completing the follow-up survey reported talking with their child/ teen/ a family member since attending the presentation. Implications and limitations of the study are addressed.
Recommended Citation
Izumi, Mitsuyo, "Participants' Immediate and Three-Month Follow-Up Feedback on Project T.R.U.S.T. Presentations" (2009). Masters Theses. 250.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/250