MASH — Michigan Association for Sexual Health

Research

• Dr. McKissic-Bush speaks about the effects of sexual activity on brain development to MASH members and Calvin College.

• A study from the Journal of Child Development finds that dads are a significant deterrent to teenage sexual activity.

• A new study published in the June issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health found that “abstinence messaging delivered to parents through mass media is efficacious in promoting parenting-child communication about sex and thus may be an effective public health strategy.” || June, 2009

• A study published in the April edition of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology found that a program aimed at reducing criminal behavior in juvenile justice teens yielded a surprising side benefit in significantly reducing the teens’ rate of pregnancy as well. || April, 2009

• At least a fifth of the nation’s teens — and a third of young adults, ages 20-26 — have “sexted” or text-messaged racy images of themselves or others, via cell phone or online, according to a 2008 survey by the National Campaign to Prevent Teenage and Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl.com. Read the full article here. || 2008

• National Abstinence Education Association Research Page

• Stan Weed, PhD Testimony before the House of Representatives // April 23, 2008

• US House Hearing on Abstinence Education Programs // April 23, 2008

• Stan Weed, PhD Final Research on Effectiveness of Abstinence Programs // 2008

• Impact of the Sexual Revolution: Consequences of Risky Sexual Behaviors // Fall, 2008

• Another look at the Evidence of Dr. Stan Weed // May, 2009