Girls' Understanding and Social Construction of Menarche.
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| Title: | Girls' Understanding and Social Construction of Menarche. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Moore, Susan M. |
| Source: | Journal of Adolescence. Feb 1995 18(1):87-104. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 1995 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Children, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Education, Females, Grade 6, Menstruation, Physical Development, Self Concept, Social Attitudes, Social Cognition, Social Values |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| ISSN: | 0140-1971 |
| Abstract: | Assessed Australian girls' (n=87) beliefs and feelings about menarche and menstruation. Results revealed limited knowledge about menstruation, accompanied by incorrect and negative myths. Attitudes to menstruation were characterized by embarrassment, discomfort, and ambivalence about growing up. Themes in story completion results reflected these and other pessimistic outlooks. (RJM) |
| Entry Date: | 1995 |
| Accession Number: | EJ500875 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Assessed Australian girls' (n=87) beliefs and feelings about menarche and menstruation. Results revealed limited knowledge about menstruation, accompanied by incorrect and negative myths. Attitudes to menstruation were characterized by embarrassment, discomfort, and ambivalence about growing up. Themes in story completion results reflected these and other pessimistic outlooks. (RJM) |
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| ISSN: | 0140-1971 |
