The prospects of a virtual sex education: a review

Abstract

The media act as a powerful tool in shaping and affecting adolescents’ health-related and sexuality education. While there has been much research into the potential impacts it has on adolescent’s sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior, there have been only a handful studies exploring the media as a methodological intervening tool towards an effective sexuality education. This review outlines some of the related research in the field. It uncovers the need and potential for future research toward developing a theory and assessment tool for exploring the possibilities of a virtual sexuality education.