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Adolescent Relationship Concerns And Perceived Gains From A Relationship Education Course, Jenny Harris
Adolescent Relationship Concerns And Perceived Gains From A Relationship Education Course, Jenny Harris
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
This study was conducted with survey data drawn from a relationship education initiative in the state of Utah. Teenagers participated in the Premarital Interpersonal Choices and Knowledge (PICK) program (also known as How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerk-ette), a program designed for single individuals. They answered questions before and after the course, and I used their responses to answer two questions: (1) What concerns do middle-adolescents (ages 15-17) have about romantic relationships? (2) What do middle-adolescents gain from participation in PICK?
Data from 605 participants were combined and analyzed for themes. Teenage participants expressed concerns about …