The Amount of Family Awareness Towards Sexual Education for Their Adolescent Children with Disabilities in Light of Certain Variables

Abstract

The study sought to determine the amount of family awareness of sexual education for their adolescent children with disabilities, as well as the differences in family awareness of sexual education for their adolescent children with disabilities caused by gender, type of disability in the family, and educational qualification. The descriptive approach was used since it was appropriate for the study's aims, and the study sample included (32) guardians, 23 mothers, and 9 fathers. The sample was intentionally selected from special education centers in the public and private sectors affiliated with the Ministry of Education in Zarqa Governorate. A scale measuring family awareness towards sexual education for adolescents with disabilities was developed. The validity and reliability of the scale were verified, and it consisted of 21 items. The results of the study showed that the amount of family awareness regarding sexual education for their adolescent children with disabilities was moderate. The findings also indicated no statistically significant differences in the level of family awareness concerning sexual education for their adolescent children with disabilities based on the variables of gender, type of disability within the family, or educational qualification. The study recommends organizing educational seminars and workshops led by specialists to support families on the topic of sexual education and emphasizing the role of media in raising societal awareness about this subject.