Sexuality Education and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability

Effect of Training Using Visual Learning Strategy

Abstract

Sexuality is considered a fundamental dimension of human life across the lifespan, from infancy to grave. It encompasses various elements such as gender identities, roles and sex. The present study focuses on exploring the effect of Visual Learning Strategy (VLS) on sexuality training, specially focusing on secondary aspects of sexuality, among adolescents having Intellectual Disability (ID). The study utilized single group pre-test-post-test experimental method of research, on a sample comprising of 10 adolescents having mild ID, aged 12-17 years, having a mean IQ score of 63.5. A specially developed Sexuality Training for Adolescents Package (STAP) was administered during the intervention consisting of 25 sessions. The inferential statistical analysis using ‘t’-test revealed a gain in the mean score (gain score = 12.5). The result was found statistically significant (p<0.05). Hence, VLS is found to be an effective mode of imparting sexuality training in adolescents having mild Intellectual Disability.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46700/asssr/2023/v5/i2/2023120502001