The Effectiveness of the Sexual Education Package on the Sexual Identity of Primary School Children

Objective: The present investigation was undertaken with the objective of assessing the efficacy of the sexual education curriculum on the sexual identity of children in primary education. Methods: This research was characterized as experimental, employing a pre-test-post-test framework alongside a control group. The statistical population for this inquiry encompassed all primary school females in Shiraz during the academic year of 2021. The methodology of sampling utilized in this study was random selection from girls' primary educational institutions in Shiraz. The sample comprised 30 female pupils who were enrolled at the elementary level during the academic year of 2021. In this study, the gender identity index was evaluated utilizing the questionnaire developed by Schertzer et al. (2008). Results: The findings from the multivariate analysis of covariance indicated that the F statistic pertaining to the gender identity variable was significant at the 0.001 level. From this evidence, one may infer that the application of the sexual education curriculum for primary school children has exerted a positive and significant influence on gender identity. Conclusions: Educators and guardians may derive advantages from this curriculum to improve both the attitudes and understanding of sexual identity among primary school children.