Single-Sex Schooling: Friendships, Dating, and Sexual Orientation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10508-018-1187-6
Abstract: Single-sex schooling has been controversial for decades. The current study investigated the differences in friendships, dating, and past, present, and ideal sexual orientation, between 207 college students who attended single-sex secondary schools and 249 college… read more here.
Keywords: sexual orientation; sex schooling; single sex; sex ... See more keywords
An evaluation of a body image intervention in adolescent girls delivered in single-sex versus co-educational classroom settings.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.03.016
Abstract: Body dissatisfaction is now recognized as having considerable negative impact on social, psychological, and physical health, particularly in adolescent girls. Consequently, we have developed a six-session co-educational body image intervention (Happy Being Me Co-educational) designed… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; single sex; adolescent girls; body dissatisfaction ... See more keywords
Preferences for single-sex schools: Evidence from the housing market
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jebo.2021.07.018
Abstract: Abstract We explore preferences for single-sex secondary schools by examining whether house prices vary at the borders of single-sex and coeducational school zones. To do this we develop a novel clustered boundary discontinuity design. This… read more here.
Keywords: school zones; housing; sex schools; preferences single ... See more keywords
Single-sex education in the 21st century: A 20-year scoping review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2021.103462
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a scoping review of literature on single-sex education. There is a long history of single-sex education within most Western primary and secondary educational contexts. The intent is purposefully placed upon the… read more here.
Keywords: literature; review; sex education; education ... See more keywords
CRISPR-Cas9 effectors facilitate generation of single-sex litters and sex-specific phenotypes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27227-2
Abstract: Animals are essential genetic tools in scientific research and global resources in agriculture. In both arenas, a single sex is often required in surplus. The ethical and financial burden of producing and culling animals of… read more here.
Keywords: cas9 effectors; specific phenotypes; crispr cas9; sex ... See more keywords
The contribution of gender segregated secondary education on the progression to engineering
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DOI: 10.1080/22054952.2020.1788254
Abstract: ABSTRACT The lack of female participation in engineering education and careers is a barrier to equality and the various economic benefits of a diverse workforce. The causes of gender inequality in engineering should be determined… read more here.
Keywords: engineering; single sex; female participation; education ... See more keywords
Enhancing Efficacy of a Brief Obesity and Eating Disorder Prevention Program: Long-Term Results from an Experimental Therapeutics Trial
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15041008
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Test whether the efficacy of Project Health, an obesity/eating disorder prevention program, is improved by delivering it in single-sex groups and adding food response inhibition and attention training. Method: High-risk young adults (N… read more here.
Keywords: eating disorder; trial; sex; single sex ... See more keywords