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A mailed paper survey was used with principals (N=433), followed by analyses of relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability. Multiple regression models estimate adoption likelihood while controlling for demographics, religious preferences and behavior. 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Pruitt, and P. Goodson  \nABSTRACT  \nBackground: Diffusion of Innovations theory has been used to predict rates of adoption for a variety of programs. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess indicators that influence adoption of abstinence-only-until-marriage education as an innovation by middle school principals in Texas (N=433) as well as their likelihood of adopting such programs. Methods: This study utilized a paper survey that was mailed to principals. Results: Findings regarding characteristics of abstinence-only-until-marriage education: relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability are analyzed and discussed. In addition, a series of multiple regression models to predict the likelihood of adoption are presented. Discussion: Findings indicated that middle school principals most willing to adopt abstinence-only-until-marriage education programs strongly believed that abstinence education provided important advantages, and perceived abstinence-only-until-marriage education to be consistent with his or her beliefs and values. Controlling for demographics, religious preferences and behavior, and the perceptions of the attributes of abstinence-only-until-marriage education, the principals’ religious beliefs/practices, complexity and trialability remained significantly associated with the likelihood to adopt. Translation to Health Education Practice: Rates of adoption by school administrators should be considered when implementing a new health curriculum or health-related educational program, especially when it is a sensitive subject such as sexuality.  \nBACKGROUND  \nThe most recent controversy surrounding sexuality education is not concerned with whether to teach sexuality education, but what kind of sexuality education to teach.1-2 Abstinence-only-until-marriage, abstinence-based education, comprehensive sexuality education, and youth development programs offer a variety of educational approaches.3-4 Controversy is compounded by school administrators refraining from expressing their opinions related to beliefs and practices about sexuality education.5  \nPrincipalshave identified that some form of sexuality education istaught in a vast ma-  \njority of public secondary schools, which is also reflected in curricula and teaching strategies.3, 6 Thirty-four percent of the principals surveyed by the Kaiser Foundation indicated support for abstinence-only education and 58% indicated that their sexuality education programs were comprehensive.6  \nTeachers provide students with a broad range of content crucial to their personal development and sexual health.7-8 Curricula also may cover contraceptive methods, adolescent pregnancy, HIV infection, and other STIs.9-10 Educators may focus on effective communication, coping and decisionmaking skills to prevent risky behaviors.8, 11  \nHowever, due to the lack of carefully designed evaluation studies, the impact of sexuality education programs,12 and more  \nKelly Wilson is an assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Texas State University, A174 Jowers Center, San Marcos, TX 78666; E-mail: kw25@ [txstate.edu. B. E. Pruitt](txstate.edu. B. E. Pruitt) is a professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, MS 4243, College Station, TX 77843.  \nP. Goodson is a professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, MS 4243, College Station, TX 77843.  \n258 American Journal of Health Education—September/October 2008, Volume 39, No. 5  \nKelly Wilson, B.E. Pruitt, and P. Goodson  \nspecifically abstinence education programs, is unclear.13  \nAbstinence-only-until-marriage education became popular with Social Services Block Grant, Title V monies from the Welfare Reform Act of 1996.2, 14 The provisions also requir","cbCaict8fkRsK9ZA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaict8fkRsK9ZA","pdf",180951,14,"English","# Abstract\n# Background\n# Purpose\n## Theoretical Framework","[{\"question\":\"What research question does the study address?\",\"answer\":\"The study assesses indicators that influence Texas middle school principals’ adoption of abstinence-only-until-marriage education as an innovation and evaluates their likelihood of adopting such programs.\"},{\"question\":\"What methods were used to collect data?\",\"answer\":\"A paper survey mailed to middle school principals was used, with analyses including diffusion attributes and multiple regression models to predict adoption likelihood.\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors were most associated with principals’ willingness to adopt the program?\",\"answer\":\"Principals most willing to adopt believed abstinence education offered important advantages and that abstinence-only-until-marriage education matched their beliefs and values; religious beliefs/practices, perceived complexity, and trialability also remained significantly associated after controls.\"}]","The Impact of Middle School Principals on Adoption of Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs in their School’s Curriculum | PDF",1792074142,35]