Psychosocial aspects of sexuality in adolescence: dialogue and learning in school

Authors

  • Ana Karla da Silva Freire Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Mônica Cecília Pimentel de Melo Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Michelângela Pinto Vieira Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Isabella Mendes Gomes Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Jéssica Lopes Gomes Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Deolindo de Sousa Ribamar Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Vitória Silva Coêlho Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Albertino José Ferreira Neto Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Keylla Karinna Marques Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Gustavo Elias da Silva Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
  • Félix Alexandre Antunes Soares Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Mateus Mattiuzi da Costa Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0367.2017v38n1p3

Keywords:

Sexuality, Teenager, Learning, Sexual education.

Abstract

The sexuality manifests itself more strongly in adolescence, a phase were there are intense transformations. At school, there is no room for discussion on the subject. The aim of this study was to understand the psychosocial aspects of teenager’s sexuality, revealed through the development of workshops. A qualitative study, based on action research and problem-solving methodology, performed in a public school in the city of Juazeiro, Bahia, through the critical-emancipatory workshop “Tell me teacher, because I want to enjoy life!” with First and Secondary School Students. The results indicate that many teenagers are afraid to talk to their family because they believe they will be reprimanded, as well as have little knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Diseases and about sexual and reproductive rights. The homosexuality was the most controversial subject and with divergent opinions. Therefore, it is necessary to emphasize sexual and reproductive education in schools, approaching the theme in an alternative way to the traditional model. The taboos, beliefs and myths regarding sexuality in adolescence need to be discussed through strategies that recognize adolescents as performers. In addition, a more reflective learning with more humane principles is important in relation to sexuality, reducing stigma, discrimination and violence in society.

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Author Biographies

Ana Karla da Silva Freire, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Specialization in Labor Nursing. Resident in Mental Health at the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley; Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Mônica Cecília Pimentel de Melo, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

PhD student in Education in Sciences, Chemistry of Life and Health with association of IES UFRGS / UFSM / FURG. Collegiate of Nursing, Federal University of the São Francisco Valley; Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Michelângela Pinto Vieira, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Graduated in Nursing from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Isabella Mendes Gomes, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Graduating in Medicine from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Jéssica Lopes Gomes, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Graduating in Medicine from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Deolindo de Sousa Ribamar, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Graduating in Medicine from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Vitória Silva Coêlho, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Graduating in Medicine from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Albertino José Ferreira Neto, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Graduating in Medicine from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Keylla Karinna Marques, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Graduated in Nursing from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Gustavo Elias da Silva, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

Graduating in Medicine from the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Félix Alexandre Antunes Soares, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

PhD in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Lecturer at the Federal University of Santa Maria; Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Mateus Mattiuzi da Costa, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF

PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Lecturer at the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley; Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Published

2017-12-18

How to Cite

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Freire AK da S, Pimentel de Melo MC, Vieira MP, Gomes IM, Gomes JL, Ribamar D de S, et al. Psychosocial aspects of sexuality in adolescence: dialogue and learning in school. Semin. Cienc. Biol. Saude [Internet]. 2017 Dec. 18 [cited 2024 Oct. 2];38(1):3-14. Available from: https://ojs.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/seminabio/article/view/26736

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