Abordaje de la sexualidad en adolescentes de 10mo grado de una institución educativa católica privada en el periodo lectivo 2024

Abstract

This work aims to systematize experiences related to the approach to adolescent sexuality among 10th-grade students at a private Catholic educational institution during the 2024 academic year. This will be done through talks, workshops, focus groups, and surveys to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of those involved and improve future interventions. Additionally, psychoeducation on sexuality was provided during middle adolescence, employing a cognitive-behavioral approach and under a descriptive qualitative methodology, which helped students at the receiving institution modify their misconceptions and foster a positive impact on their learning, despite the taboos present within the religious educational setting. Among the positive lessons learned, this methodology stands out, as it facilitates knowledge acquisition and retention in this age group, raising awareness of the topic. Conversely, some negative aspects identified include a lack of full openness to explore the topic further and insufficient willingness and collaboration from the teaching staff in implementing the interventions. In conclusion, this work emphasizes the need to continue implementing participatory methodologies for addressing sexuality in religious educational institutions, which can help prevent risky behaviors among the population studied.