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Framing Sexuality Education: A Qualitative Content Analysis of External Actors in Parts of Austria (Carinthia, Burgenland and Styria).

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Title: Framing Sexuality Education: A Qualitative Content Analysis of External Actors in Parts of Austria (Carinthia, Burgenland and Styria).
Authors: Kern, Gudrun1 (AUTHOR) gudrun.kern@uni‐graz.at, Simon, Uwe K.1 (AUTHOR)
Source: European Journal of Education. Jun2026, Vol. 61 Issue 2, p1-15. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Sex education, *Biology education, *Developmental psychology, Violence prevention, Thematic analysis, Categories (Philosophy)
Geographic Terms: Burgenland (Austria), Carinthia (Austria), Styria (Austria), Austria
Abstract: This study examines the content and thematic scope of sexuality education provided by external organisations in selected regions in the country under study. 67 resources including websites and workshop descriptions were analysed, coded and categorised into seven thematic clusters applying qualitative content analysis and a deductive‐inductive coding framework. The findings reveal which thematic areas are currently addressed by external sexuality education providers in a European country and whether they are in line with internationally recognised frameworks. This study highlights a strong emphasis on biological knowledge, emotional development, and sexual‐violence‐protective content. Core components of international frameworks, such as age‐appropriateness, reproductive health, and violence prevention, are well represented. However, some topics such as sexual autonomy and migration seem to be dealt with only marginally or not at all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study examines the content and thematic scope of sexuality education provided by external organisations in selected regions in the country under study. 67 resources including websites and workshop descriptions were analysed, coded and categorised into seven thematic clusters applying qualitative content analysis and a deductive‐inductive coding framework. The findings reveal which thematic areas are currently addressed by external sexuality education providers in a European country and whether they are in line with internationally recognised frameworks. This study highlights a strong emphasis on biological knowledge, emotional development, and sexual‐violence‐protective content. Core components of international frameworks, such as age‐appropriateness, reproductive health, and violence prevention, are well represented. However, some topics such as sexual autonomy and migration seem to be dealt with only marginally or not at all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:01418211
DOI:10.1111/ejed.70579