For this week’s discussion, Doug Monroe selected an article that was featured in a New York Times editorial two weeks ago. As the Times suggested, this study has flamed debate over sex education policy because it suggests that, under certain circumstances, abstinence-only education can delay the start of sexual activity.

Jemmott, J. B., Jemmott, L. S., & Fong, G. T. (2010). Efficacy of a theory-based abstinence-only intervention over 24 months: a randomized controlled trial with young adolescents. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 164(2), 152-159.

Visit the journal club page to download the PDF, and join us Friday, 12:50 – 1:40 p.m., in Grinter 376 for the discussion.