مجلة الشامل للعلوم التربوية والاجتماعية
Volume 8, Numéro 1, Pages 243-255
2025-06-04

Family-basedsexual Education



Authors : Djeddou Abdelhafid .

Abstract

Contemporary society is witnessing an increasing prevalence of cognitive distortions and psychological disturbances, particularly in relation to sexuality. This phenomenon is largely attributable to the emphasis on materialistic values—pleasure, entertainment, and sexual gratification—over moral and ethical considerations such as integrity, altruism, and justice. A key factor in this shift is the diminishing role of the family as the primary agent of socialization. However, sex education remains conspicuously absent from familial and institutional pedagogies, largely due to deeply entrenched cultural taboos that prioritize suppression over informed discourse. This reluctance to engage with sex education has led to widespread misinformation, psychological distress, and maladaptive sexual behaviors. The societal tendency to equate sexual expression with moral transgression fosters irrational fears and avoidance, depriving individuals of the knowledge necessary for healthy psychosexual development. Consequently, the repression of innate sexual curiosity and identity formation contributes to an array of psychological and behavioral issues, including sexual dysfunction, guilt, and in some cases, deviant behaviors. Given the critical role of the family in early cognitive and emotional development, a fundamental reassessment is required. Sex education must be integrated within the family structure in a manner that is informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive. Instead of perpetuating a culture of stigma, social institutions—particularly the family—must cultivate a framework that prioritizes informed awareness and psychological resilience in matters related to sexual health and identity.

Keywords

Family; Sexual Education; Taboos; Socialization; Developmental Psychology.

Les articles similaires

الوساطة العائلية والاجتماعية –دراسة تحليلية في ضوء المرسوم التنفيذي رقم 16-62 المحدد لكيفيات تنظيم الوساطة العائلية والاجتماعية لإبقاء المسن في وسطه العائلي Family And Social Mediators - An Analytical Study Of The Executive Decree No. 16-62 Specifying The Organization Of Family And Social Mediators In Order To Keep The Elderly In His Family Context

رواحنة نادية . 
ص 97-114.

Family Guidance And Couneling Between Separation And Completion ( A Psychological Approch To Family Interpersonal Relationships) And Couneling Between Separation And Completion ( A Psychological Approch To Family Interpersonal Relationships)

Zerdoumi M'hamed . 
pages 120-154.

Family Associations In Algeria: Collective Work In The Service And Support Of The Family Case Study Of An Algerian Family Association

Zaidi Ghania .  Bennai Naoual . 
pages 922-931.

The Effect Of Family Accompaniment On The Success Of Family Businesses - Family Businesses In Laghouat, Algeria As An Example -.

Marfoua Fatima Zohra .  Djoubar Mohammed .  Naidjat Abdelhamid . 
pages 142-162.

Education à La Santé Environnementale : Les Conditions D’une émergence Et La Nécessité D’une éducation. Environmental Health Education: Conditions Of Emergence And The Need For Education.

Mezioud Ahmed . 
pages 531-546.

Formats de citation