Sex education
Alternative labels
Sex instruction
Report
Influencers and attitudes: how will the next generation understand domestic abuse?
The purpose of this research was to ensure an evidence base for the design of education about relationships for children and young people, highlighting the positive influence that well structured Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) programmes can have, and to ultimately investigate ‘what works well’.
Report
Young people and pornography: methodology report
This report outlines the methodology used for eSafety’s 'Young People and Pornography' research series. The research is based on survey and focus group research conducted in September 2022.
Report
Accidental, unsolicited and in your face
In September 2022, eSafety carried out mixed methods research into young people’s attitudes towards online pornography and age assurance. This report starts by examining young people’s encounters with online pornography. It then explores young people’s perspectives on and attitudes towards online pornography, including what they consider helpful for reducing its negative impacts.
Report
Gender & sexuality diversity in schools (GSDS): parental experiences & schooling responses
A national study examining the perceptions of parents of children in K-12 public education regarding the inclusion/exclusion of gender and sexuality diversity in the school curriculum. This final report report details nationally-representative findings from parents including parents of gender and sexuality diverse (GSD) children and their experiences of navigating the Australian public school system for...
Guide
Relationships and sexuality education
These two guides have been designed to help schools adopt a whole-school approach to strengthening their programmes in relationships and sexuality education. They incorporate the latest research on relationships, gender, sexuality, and wellbeing. They also take into account the cultural and social changes and the related interagency work to prevent violence. They also reflect Aotearoa...