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Title: Framing Sexuality Education: A Qualitative Content Analysis of External Actors in Parts of Austria (Carinthia, Burgenland and Styria)
Language: English
Authors: Gudrun Kern (ORCID 0009-0001-3544-7297), Uwe K. Simon (ORCID 0000-0003-4164-8287)
Source: European Journal of Education. 2026 61(2).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Sex Education, Foreign Countries, Biology, Emotional Development, Sexual Abuse, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Birth, Violence, Prevention, Personal Autonomy, Migration
Geographic Terms: Austria
DOI: 10.1111/ejed.70579
ISSN: 0141-8211
1465-3435
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.
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