Recent Submissions

  • An Evaluation of an Abstinence-Only Sex Education Curriculum: An 18-Month Follow-up 

    Denny, George; Young, Michael (American School Health Association, 9/15/2006)
    The article examines the results from an 18-month follow-up evaluation of an abstinence education curriculum series. Participants were students from 15 school districts recruited to participate in the project. The ...
  • Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction: The Role of Body Image and Fitness 

    Penhollow, Tina M.; Young, Michael (The Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, 10/15/2008)
    A satisfying sex life is an important element of overall health and quality of life. The media plays an important role in shaping adolescents’ physical appearance ideals and promoting a “perfect body” to the young as a ...
  • Impact of Recreational Sex on Sexual Satisfaction and Leisure Satisfaction 

    Tina M. Penhollow; Anne Marx; Michael Young (Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, 3/13/2010)
    Background : Recreational sexual activities, or sexual behaviors purely for enjoyment, are occurring among college students. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether recreational sexual behaviors impact ...
  • Lessons from the trenches: Meeting evaluation challenges in school health education 

    Young, Michael; Denny, G.; Donnelly, J. (American School Health Association, 2012-01)
    BACKGROUND: Those involved in school health education programs generally believe that health-education programs can play an important role in helping young people make positive health decisions. Thus, it is to document ...