A Case Study Evaluating Youth Acceptability of Using the Connect – a Sexuality Education Game-Based Learning Program

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2021-09-19 DOI:10.1080/15546128.2021.1971128

Christi H. Esquivel, K. Wilson, W. Garney, E. B. McNeill, D. McMaughan, Sydney Brown, Taylor Graves-Boswell

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Abstract

Abstract Game-based learning offers an interactive and effective way to teach health content and skills. This article discusses feasibility testing of Using the Connect (UTC), an innovative, game-based sexuality education program to evaluate its acceptability among youth. Utilizing mixed methods in a single case study design, qualitative and quantitative data was collected from youth (surveys, facilitated discussions, and observations). Qualitative data triangulated quantitative findings that youth liked the program design, felt the games and content were relatable, and learned knowledge and skills around adolescent development, accessing information, communication, and making healthy decisions through playing the games. Overall, UTC was highly acceptable to the youth; they had fun and learned information and skills. Not only would most participants recommend the program to friends, all reported they would participate in the program again and use the information they learned in the future.

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评估青少年接受性教育游戏学习计划的个案研究

基于游戏的学习提供了一种互动和有效的方式来教授健康内容和技能。本文讨论了使用连接(UTC)的可行性测试，这是一个创新的，基于游戏的性教育计划，以评估其在青少年中的可接受性。在单一案例研究设计中使用混合方法，从青年中收集定性和定量数据(调查，促进讨论和观察)。定性数据对定量结果进行了三角分析，发现青少年喜欢项目设计，觉得游戏和内容具有相关性，并通过玩游戏学习了有关青少年发展、获取信息、交流和做出健康决策的知识和技能。总体而言，青少年对UTC的接受度很高;他们玩得很开心，学习了信息和技能。大多数参与者不仅会向朋友推荐这个项目，而且所有人都表示他们会再次参加这个项目，并在未来使用他们学到的信息。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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