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That’s What He Said : Expanding Education Around Men’s Sexual Decision Making

That’s What He Said : Expanding Education Around Men’s Sexual Decision Making. Katharine Mooney Undergraduate Research Conference, 2007. Sex Communication between Fathers and Sons. Part I Quantitative Study: Online Survey . Part II Qualitative Study: Focus Group Discussion.

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That’s What He Said : Expanding Education Around Men’s Sexual Decision Making

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  1. That’s What He Said: Expanding Education Around Men’s Sexual Decision Making Katharine MooneyUndergraduate Research Conference, 2007

  2. Sex Communication between Fathers and Sons Part IQuantitative Study: Online Survey Part II Qualitative Study: Focus Group Discussion Men’s Sexual Decision Making Process and Developing Educational Tools on the Topic

  3. Part I Content and Characteristics of Sex Communication Between Fathers and Sons

  4. Part I: Sex Talk with Dads • How often do fathers and sons discuss sex-related topics? • How comfortable do sons feel discussing sex with their fathers? • How satisfied do sons feel with the discussions they’ve had with their fathers about sex-related topics? • What sex-related topics do sons wish they had discussed more with their fathers? • What resources might help fathers be more successful talking to their sons about sex-related topics?

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  6. Part I: Summary of Findings • For white, middle-class men with a college education, sex and other related topics are talked about extremely infrequently with fathers • Comfort and satisfaction-levels are positive for those few who did discuss sexual topics, otherwise comfort/satisfaction-levels are low • 47% of men wished for more discussion around sexual decision making with their fathers • 46% of men reported that nothing would help fathers communicate better with their sons regarding sex-related topics

  7. Part II Men’s Sexual Decision Making and Developing Educational Tools

  8. Part II: Men’s Sexual Decision Making • What does it mean for you to be a man in a romantic and/or sexual relationship? • How would you describe a guy who is sexually healthy? • Does using alcohol and/or other drugs impact your sexual decisions? • What barriers exist to men openly discussing sexual relationships?

  9. Part II:General Themes • Men struggle to find a gender role for the 21st century • “I wish there was a set role…” • What does being sexually healthy mean for men? • “Is this right to be doing?” • Which came first? The drink or the expectation? • “That’s what it’s there for [alcohol], is to make you do the things you wouldn’t necessarily do.” • Masculinity as a barrier to open discussion about sex • “If you’re a dude, it isn’t socially acceptable to talk about this in real life. You have to sit down…and be forced to talk [about it].”

  10. Recommendations for Future Education • Establish trust and anonymity • Provide straightforward, unbiased information • Don’t judge, don’t preach • Acknowledge that potentially sexual situations can be different; offer strategies that address each situation • Talk about sexual consent and the role of the bystander • Have a knowledgeable, charismatic leader who identifies with men • Reinforce clear social norms • *Disagreement regarding the usefulness of traditional educational programs (i.e. programs in the dorms)

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