Herrman Judith W, Gordon Mellissa, Rahmer Brian, Moore Christopher C, Habermann Barbara, Haigh Katherine M
School of Nursing University of Delaware, 375 McDowell Hall, Newark, DE, USA,
Human Development and Family Studies, Allison Hall University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
Am J Sex Educ. 2017;12(4):395-408. doi: 10.1080/15546128.2017.1393647. Epub 2017 Dec 8.
Previous research with teens raised questions on the validity of survey studies with this population. As one response, our team implemented a mixed-methods study to evaluate an evidence-based, interactive curriculum, , that is designed to promote healthy relationships and sexual behavior in young men 14-17 years of age. The current study included a Youth Advisory Group, focus groups, and a video-journaling project to delineate teens' thoughts on the most salient aspects of and we used these to develop a stakeholder-informed survey instrument. The survey was administered via REDCap, a computer-based medium via phones and mobile devices. Quantitative survey analyses revealed significant positive changes in study constructs. Qualitative interpretations provided rich data that validated the survey findings. Community engagement in the research process and mixed methods may provide the infrastructure for future research and evaluation efforts related to teens.
先前针对青少年的研究对针对该人群的调查研究的有效性提出了质疑。作为回应，我们的团队开展了一项混合方法研究，以评估一门循证互动课程，该课程旨在促进14至17岁年轻男性的健康人际关系和性行为。当前的研究包括一个青年咨询小组、焦点小组和一个视频日志项目，以勾勒青少年对该课程最突出方面的想法，我们利用这些想法开发了一种由利益相关者提供信息的调查工具。该调查通过REDCap进行，这是一种通过电话和移动设备的基于计算机的媒介。定量调查分析显示研究结构有显著的积极变化。定性解释提供了丰富的数据，证实了调查结果。社区参与研究过程和混合方法可能为未来与青少年相关的研究和评估工作提供基础。
