Male High School Students Research Articles

مقایسه اثربخشی رويكرد مبتنی بر نظريه انتخاب و انضباط قاطعانه بر ميزان مهارتهاي فكري، احساسي و رفتاري دانش آموزان دوره متوسطه

Background and Objectives: Basic life skills include intellectual, emotional and behavioral skills and the choice theory and assertive discipline theory are among the methods for training skills, especially for students. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of choice theory and assertive discipline theory on the level of intellectual, emotional and behavioral skills among secondary school students. Materials and Methods: The research method was a three-group experimental design with pre-test and post-test. The statistical population consisted of high school male high school students in Tehran in the academic year of 2018-2019. They were selected from the eleventh grade by convenience sampling method and then randomly divided into three groups of 30. Data collection tool was a life skills researcher-made questionnaire. After pre-test was performed on three groups, the choice theory and assertive discipline theory were implemented for the experimental group during eight 90-minute weekly sessions. At the end of the last session, the post-test was performed but the control group did not receive any intervention. Multivariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and Scheffe's post hoc test were used to analyze the data by SPSS software version 21. Results: The mean (SD) score of students' intellectual skills increased by 3.3 (0.3) in pre-test to 4.1 (0.3) in post-test (P<0.001), emotional skills increased from 3.1 (0.4) in pre-test to 4.1 (0.2) in post-test (P<0.001) and behavioral skills increased from 3.1 (0.6) in pre-test to 4.1 (0.3) in the post-test (P<0.001) increased in the training group by the choice theory. There were no significant differences between the mean (SD) score of intellectual skills, emotional skills and behavioral skills among students in the assertive discipline and control group. Conclusion: The study showed that choice theory had a significant effect on the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral skills of secondary school students but assertive discipline theory wasn’t effective on students' basic life skills.

Analyzing the differences in the leisure benefit perceptions of male and female high school students with different leisure choices

Analyzing the differences in the leisure benefit perceptions of male and female high school students with different leisure choices

Lived Experiences of Low-Income, African American Males in a High School STEAM Academy: Implications for School Counselors

Using a qualitative case study approach, this investigation focused specifically on the school and home experiences of low-income, African American males who had attended a career academy focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. With semistructured interviews of individuals and focus groups, we investigated the school and home experiences of African American male former high school students and how these experiences influenced their overall educational pursuit. This study concentrated on the specific research question: What are the unique identities, school experiences, and life challenges of low-income, African American males? Data analysis revealed three salient themes: (a) missing critical school and home supports, (b) searching for significant relationships and role models, and (c) desiring to earn money to provide for their families. Based on these qualitative themes, we offer specific strategies that school personnel, such as school counselors, can use to increase school engagement and success among low-income, African American males.

Speaking Anxiety Level of Male and Female High School Students of Pace Academy

Speaking Anxiety Level of Male and Female High School Students of Pace Academy

نمذجة العلاقات بین الدافعیة الأکادیمیة وما وراء المعرفة والنهوض الأکادیمی لدى طلبة المرحلة الثانویة. Modeling Relationships among Academic Motivation, Metacognition and Academic Advancement Among Secondary School Students

هدف البحث الحالي إلى الکشف عن العلاقات المتبادلة بين الدافعية الأکاديمية وما وراء المعرفة والنهوض الأکاديمي لدى طلبة المرحلة الثانوية ، وذلک من خلال نمذجة العلاقات باستخدام تحليل المسارات وتحديد الفروق بين الذکور والإناث وتکونت عينة البحث من (127) طالبا وطالبة من المرحلة الثانوية ، بمتوسط عمري قدره (17.88)، وانحراف معياري (0.92) واستخدمت الدراسة الأدوات التالية: مقياس الدافعية الأکاديمية إعداد (محمد الشلالفة، 2017)، مقياس ما وراء المعرفة إعداد (منى إبراهيم، 2012)، مقياس النهوض الأکاديمي (إعداد الباحث)، وتوصل البحث بعد مطابقة نموذج تحليل المسار المقترح وبيانات عينة البحث في العلاقات بين الدافعية الأکاديمية وما وراء المعرفة والنهوض الأکاديمي، الى مجموعة من النتائج تتمثل في: وجود تأثيرات مباشرة ودالة إحصائيا بين الدافعية الأکاديمية وأبعاد النهوض الأکاديمي (الکفاءة الذاتية/ التحکم)، وجود تأثيرات مباشرة ودالة إحصائيا بين ما وراء المعرفة وأبعاد النهوض الأکاديمي (الکفاءة الذاتية/ التحکم)، وجود تأثيرات مباشرة ودالة إحصائيا بين الدافعية الأکاديمية وما وراء المعرفة، عدم وجود تأثيرات دالة إحصائيا بين الدافعية الأکاديمية وأبعاد النهوض الأکاديمي عن طريق ما وراء المعرفة کمتغير وسيط ماعدا بعد التحکم، کما کشفت نتائج البحث عن تشابه نموذج تحليل المسار للعلاقات بين الدافعية الأکاديمية وما وراء المعرفة والنهوض الأکاديمي بين الذکور والإناث. The aim of this study was to unveil the relationship among academic motivation, metacognition and academic advancement among high school students by modeling causal relationships using path analysis between the variables of the current study and identifying the differences in measuring the level of academic motivation, metacognition and academic advancement according to the variable of gender (male/female). To achieve this aim, the study sample consisting of (127) male and female high school students completed a set of tools, namely an academic motivation scale (Developed by: Muhammad al-Shalalfa, 2017), metacognition scale (Developed by: Mona Ibrahim, 2012), academic advancement scale (Developed by the researcher). The results showed matching the proposed path analysis model and research sample data regarding the different relationships between academic motivation, metacognition and academic advancement. The results also showed that there are direct impact and statistically significant effects between academic motivation and the dimensions of academic advancement (self-efficacy /control). There are direct impact and statistically significant effects between metacognition and the dimensions of academic advancement (self-efficacy / control). There are direct and statistically significant effects between academic motivation and metacognition. The results of the study showed that there was no statistically significant effect of the interaction between the scale of academic motivation and academic advancement when metacognition is a mediating variable, except the item of control. The results of the research revealed the similarity of the path analysis model for the relationships between academic motivation, metacognition and academic advancement between males and females.

قیمة التنبؤیة للتمکین النفسی بتنظیم الذات لدى عینة من طلاب المرحلة الثانویةPsychological Empowerment Predictive Value of Self - Regulation among a Sample of High School Students

هدف البحث الحالي إلى تحديد نوع واتجاه العلاقة بين التمکين النفسي وتنظيم الذات. وکذلک إمکانية التنبؤ بأداء أفراد عينة البحث على مقياس تنظيم الذات بمعلومية الأداء على مقياس التمکين النفسي. وقد تکونت عينة البحث من (110) طالبا وطالبة من طلاب المرحلة الثانوية بمتوسط عمري (16: 18) سنة. وطبقت الباحثة مقياس التمکين النفسي ومقياس تنظيم الذات من إعداد الباحثة. وقد أسفرت النتائج عن أنه توجد علاقة ارتباطية موجبة دالة إحصائيا بين درجات أفراد عينة البحث على مقياس التمکين النفسي ودرجاتهم على مقياس تنظيم الذات؛ حيث کانت جميع معاملات الارتباط دالة إحصائيا عند مستوى دلالة 0,01. وکشفت أيضا أنه يمکن التنبؤ بأداء أفراد عينة البحث على مقياس تنظيم الذات بمعلومية الدرجة على مقياس التمکين النفسي؛ حيث بلغت قيمة ف (224,942)، وهي قيمة دالة عند مستوى دلالة 0,01. The present research aimed to identify the relationship between psychological empowerment and self-regulation and to verify the predictability of the participants’ performance on ‘Self- Regulation Scale’ by knowing their scores on ‘Psychological Empowerment Scale’. The research sample consisted of (110) male and female high school students at the age of (16:18) years. The researcher used ‘Psychological Empowerment Scale’ and ‘Self- Regulation Scale’ prepared by the researcher. The results revealed that there is a positive statistically significant correlation between the participants’ scores on ‘Psychological Empowerment Scale’ and their scores on “Self –Regulation Scale’ at the significance level of 0.1.It also showed that the participants’ performance on ‘Self- Regulation Scale’ can be predicted by knowing their score on ‘psychological Empowerment Scale’ where the value of Q reached (224,942) which is a function value of at the significance level of 0, 01

Effects of Peers on Motivation and Physical Activity Behavior of Adolescent Students: An Investigation of Trans-Contextual Model

Background: One of the most important issues in school health is believed to be finding factors that could affect students’ participation in physical activity and sports. Thus, we conducted the present study to investigate the effects of peers on motivation and physical activity behavior of students. This study was theoretically based on the self-determination theory and transcontextual model. Methods: The present research was a correlational survey based on structural equations. The statistical sample included 384 male and female high school students from Azadshahr, Golestan, Iran, in 2019. Standard questionnaires including Peers Questionnaire, Relatedness Need Satisfaction Questionnaire, Intrinsic Motivation Scale, and Physical Activity Behavior Questionnaire were used for collecting the data. We utilized structural equations method to analyze the data. Results: The results revealed a significant effect of peers on relatedness need satisfaction (β=0.65, T=21.17). Moreover, relatedness need satisfaction had a significant effect on students’ intrinsic motivation in the physical education class (β=0.76, T=43.78). Furthermore, intrinsic motivation in the physical education class was found to be significantly transferred to intrinsic motivation outside school (β=0.73, T=42.44). Finally, intrinsic motivation in leisure time significantly affected students’ physical activity (β=0.80, T=51.48). Conclusions: These findings highlighted the positive role of peers in physical education class in promoting the students’ motivation and physical activity behavior in leisure time.

Investigating the Effect of Parent Participation on Quality of Life and Adjustment in Students

Objective: The aim of this study was The effect of parental participation on the quality of academic life and the Compatibility of students. Methods: The research method was descriptive and structural equations. The population of this study was male and female high school students in the fourth district of Tabriz in the academic year 2018-2019, which using Cochran's formula and random sampling method 371 people (172 girls and 119 boys). The instruments used included the Williams and Button quality of life questionnaire, Sinha and Singh adaptation questionnaire, and Fan and Williams academic conflict questionnaire. Data analysis using structural equation statistical test with Smart PLS.2 software was developed. Results: The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between parental participation and quality of academic life (r=96.969, t=10) and also between parental participation and student adjustment) (r=0.309, t=4). The structural equations also show that parental involvement plays a mediating role in students' quality of academic life and adjustment. Conclusion: Therefore, parental involvement can play an essential role in the quality of education and student adjustment.

Effects of Verbal Encouragements on Selected Measures of Physical Fitness and Subjective Effort Perception in Young High School Students

This study aimed to examine the effects of verbal encouragements (VE) on linear sprint speed, jump height, change of direction (CoD) speed, and subjective perception of effort among high school students. Twenty-three high school male students volunteered to participate in this study (age = 19.70 ± 1.06 years). Participants were evaluated during two separate sessions (first session with VE and second session without VE) in a randomized order. The teacher provided VE during each physical test. Jump height [squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), five jump test (FJT)], linear sprint speed (10-m and 30-m sprint), and CoD speed (30-m with CoD) were performed during the two sessions. The rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was recorded after each session. Results indicated that VE induced moderate but sig-nificant improvement in 10-m (ES = 0.71, P = 0.023) and 30-m (ES = 0.76, P = 0.016) sprint speed. However, the 30-m sprint with CoD did not change across conditions (P &gt; 0.05). For jump tests, significant moderate-to-large increases were observed under the VE compared with the non-VE condition (ES = 0.65 to 0.90; P = 0.005 to 0.037). Findings showed a large increase in effort perception following VE compared to the non-VE condition (ES = 1.54, P &lt; 0.001). In conclusion, the findings of this study indicated that VE has a positive impact on measures of physical fitness but increases effort perception.

Educating High School Black Males From Within the #MeToo Movement

The education of Black male high school students is presently occurring in the context of the #MeToo movement. Recent reports of inappropriate sexual conduct by high profile men, including Black men, have generated heightened awareness, confusion, anxiety, and ambivalence among Black males regarding what behavior is acceptable toward girls and women and related consequences of such behavior. In high school, when identity and interpersonal relationship skills are still relatively early in development, this apparent ambiguity potentially interferes with learning processes, helping to undermine educational equity for Black males. With this mixed-methods documentary intervention research study, we assessed the impact of the short, educational documentary My Masculinity Helps (MMH) on Black male high school students in reducing rape myth acceptance and affirming active bystander attitudes and behaviors. MMH explores the role of Black men and boys in the prevention of sexual violence. Findings suggest that participants developed a more accurate understanding of consent and sexual assault, and more affirmative attitudes toward active bystander behavior, such as helping someone who has been sexually assaulted or wanting to engage in prevention strategies. We provide implications for school counselors using the American School Counselor Association National Model.

The Lived Experience of Male Junior High School Students with an Emphasis on Providing a Curriculum Model

PurposeThe primary objective of this study was to analyze the lived experiences of male first grade high school students regarding sex education with an emphasis on providing a curriculum model.MethodologyThe method of the present study was qualitative-phenomenological and applied in terms of purpose. The statistical population of the study was the male high school students of Isfahan in the academic year of 2018-19, who were interviewed by semi-structured and in-depth interviews with 17 of them by purposeful sampling method until they reached theoretical saturation. Data analysis was performed at three levels of open, axial and selective coding. To validate the findings, the researcher and colleagues first reviewed the entire coding process and then provided it to 6 professors and experts. Satisfactory and approved.FindingsThe findings were classified into two main categories which are: “Objectives” and “Content”. Regarding the “Objectives” group, 4 main components (being familiar with the type of dressing and hijab, sexual recognition, responsibilities related to sexual functions, and prevention of sexual deviations) and 18 sub-components in terms of the content of the curriculum based on sexual education, 6 components (reproduction, sexual relationships, sexual maturity, sexual abuse, sexual health, and sexual information references) and 23 sub-components were obtained.ConclusionAccording to the present data, it may be stated that based on the studentschr('39') viewpoint, recognizing sexual issues is considered to be a need that should be adequately addressed and understood during the educational period at school.

Cancer education matters: a report on testicular cancer knowledge, awareness, and self-examination practice among young Polish men

The objective of the study was to assess the level of testicular cancer (TC) knowledge and awareness as well as the altitude and practice towards testicular self-examination (TSE) among Polish male high school and medical students. An original questionnaire survey was conducted in SE Poland with a representative sample of 1077 male students: 335 from high school and 742 medical students. The results indicate the knowledge about TC epidemiology and the awareness of risk factors responsible for the TC was low. The knowledge of the signs and symptoms of TC was significantly higher among the medical students, compared to the high school students. The level of education was associated with the awareness of methods for early detection and symptoms of TC. A satisfactory level of awareness of the TSE practice was exhibited only by the medical students. The main reason for not performing self-examination was the lack of knowledge and practical skills. The deficits of knowledge of TC in young men should motivate the education policy makers in Poland to implement education in the field of TC issues more widely in high schools. Moreover, cancer prevention modules and/or teaching methods should be improved in medical schools.

Personality Traits and Academic Motivation of Students with Behavior Concerns in a Catholic High School

Personality Traits reflect people's characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The traits relevant to personality are considered to be steady throughout the work of life as suggested in the Five-Factor Model, which identifies any of the five traits a person may exhibit, namely Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (OCEAN). On the other hand, academic motivation is the student's desire, as reflected in his approach, persistence, and level of interest regarding academic subjects when his competence is judged against a standard of performance. Students with behavior concerns are those who underwent disciplinary action due to misdemeanor. Their delinquency may be related to their personality traits, demographics, or lack of academic motivation. Hence, the paper identified the dominant personality traits and assessed 40 male high school students' academic motivation with behavior concerns in a Catholic school in Antique during the School Year 2019-2020. Likewise, it explores the difference in academic motivation level when grouped according to demographic variables, namely, family monthly income, family structure, and type of misdemeanor. Also, it determines the relationship between personality traits and academic motivation of students with behavior concerns.

The effect of personal and environmental factors on smoking behaviors in students: structural equation model

ABSTRACT Background Personal and environmental factors can affect smoking behavior. Understanding the relationships between personal and environmental factors with smoking behavior can provide valuable insights into creating smoking prevention interventions in students. The purpose of the current study was to explore the relationship between demographics, smoking behavior, personal and environmental factors Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 300 male high school students in Tehran using multi-stage sampling. The researcher-made questionnaire was used in two sections, including demographic, personal factors, environmental factors, and smoking behavior. The structural equation modeling (SEM) was also used to examine the relationships between variables. Results SEM results showed that the direct path of environmental factors on smoking behavior (β = – 0.42, P < .05) and the direct path of personal factors on smoking behavior (β = – 0.11, P < .01) were significant. Conclusions The results of this study showed that among the questions of personal and environmental factors, “smoking reduces the ability to work and do the physical activity” and “access to smoking” had the most significant effect on forming personal and environmental factors, respectively. Therefore, it can be concluded that these two questions also affected smoking behavior.

The Influence of an Acute Exercise Bout on Adolescents' Stress Reactivity, Interference Control, and Brain Oxygenation Under Stress.

BackgroundHigh psychosocial stress can impair executive function in adolescents, whereas acute exercise has been reported to benefit this cognitive domain. The aim of this study was to investigate whether an acute bout of aerobic exercise improves the inhibitory aspect of executive function and the associated dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) oxygenation when under stress.MethodsSixty male high school students aged 16–20 years performed a Stroop task (baseline condition) and were randomly assigned to an exercise group (30 min on ergometer at 70% of maximum heart rate) and a control group (30 min of reading). Subsequently, all participants underwent a modified Trier Social Stress Test, which included a Stroop task under enhanced stress. The Stroop tasks in both conditions were combined with functional near-infrared spectroscopy to record changes in DLPFC oxygenation in response to the tasks. Stress reactivity was measured with saliva samples (cortisol, alpha-amylase), heart rate monitoring, and anxiety scores.ResultsAll stress parameters indicated increases in response to the stressor (p < 0.001), with higher alpha-amylase [t(58) = −3.45, p = 0.001, d = 1.93] and anxiety [t(58) = −2.04, p = 0.046, d = 0.53] reactions in the control compared to the exercise group. Controlling for these two parameters, repeated measures analyses of covariance targeting changes in Stroop interference scores showed no main effect of stress [F(1,58) = 3.80, p = 0.056, ηp2 = 0.063] and no stress × group interaction [F(1,58) = 0.43, p = 0.517, ηp2 = 0.008]. Similarly, there was no main effect of stress [F(1,58) = 2.38, p = 0.128, ηp2 = 0.040] and no stress × group interaction [F(1,58) = 2.80, p = 0.100, ηp2 = 0.047] for DLPFC oxygenation.ConclusionOur study confirms potentially health-enhancing effects of acute exercise on some of the physiological and psychological stress reactivity indicators. However, our data do not support the notion of an effect on interference control and DLPFC activation under stress.

Effectiveness of Choice Theory Training on Suicidal Tendency

Background and Objective: Suicide is not an uninvited guest entering unannounced rather it always occurs following a previous background. Suicide is interpreted as an action in order to accredit life or give up everything. Suicide happens because of determinism or full anxiety and depression. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Choice Theory training on the suicidal tendency of first high school male students in Sonqor County, Kermanshah Province, Iran. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted using a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all boys of the first high school in Sonqor County, Kermanshah Province, Iran, in the academic year of 2017-18. According to available statistics, about 500 students were studying at six male high schools from which one high school was selected randomly. After implementing the Multiple Attitude Questionnaire of suicidal tendency in adolescents, 30 students were divided into two groups (15 cases per group) randomly. The obtained data were then analyzed through single-variable and multivariate analysis of covariance. Results: The results of this study showed that the implementation of the Choice Theory Education to first high school male students influenced their suicidal tendency (P&lt;0.01), and suicidal tendency decreased in the students of the experimental group. Furthermore, the results from the comparison of the attraction to death at posttest in two groups by controlling the pretest effect indicated no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the attraction to death scores (F=0.175; P&lt;0.01). Conclusions: Considering the findings, this intervention is a suitable method to modify the behavior and improve adaptation in male students.

The Critical Role of Teacher Emotional Support for Latinx Students

Background/Context The relationship between perceived discrimination and students’ academic outcomes is well established, showing the negative effects of experiences of discrimination. Although much attention has focused on how to temper these effects for students, few studies have focused on the potential role that teachers can play in lessening the effects of discrimination on student outcomes. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study In this study, we look at the intersection of race/ethnicity and gender by examining at how Latinx male and female high school students’ academic outcomes, such as grade point average, are impacted by their perceived level of discrimination and teacher support. Research Design Using an intersectional framework, this study uses data from 783 Latinx adolescents (Mage = 16.01 years) in the United States. Specifically, we examine the moderating role of perceived teacher support on the relationship between students’ discrimination and their academic performance using a moderated factor analysis approach. Findings/Results Results indicate that the items that measure perceived discrimination and teacher support do not function in the same way for Latinx male and female adolescents and that emotional teacher support buffers the negative relationship between discrimination and academic performance for Latinx males. Conclusions/Recommendations We argue the need to construct measures and approach interventions in the areas of discrimination and teacher support that would allow us to better identify how to support Latinx adolescents in the most effective ways.

Validating Dewey’s Notion of Genuine Interest

This investigation (1) elucidates genuine interest in the context of learning from Dewey’s perspective, (2) assesses construct validity evidence for a genuine interest conceptual model using data from the Factors Effecting Ethics Learning survey, and (3) assesses measurement invariance of the genuine interest constructs between male ( n = 352) and female ( n = 188) Taiwan high school students. Results provide support for genuine interest as a two-dimensional construct. Second-order factor analysis shows that latent variables of genuine interest in learning socio-scientific issues and interpersonal communication ethics-related issues are represented by sub-latent constructs of learning interest and learning enjoyment. Assessment of gender invariance in the conceptual model provides evidence of measurement equivalence.

Prevalence of Hookah smoking and associated factors among male high school students in Iraq

Prevalence of Hookah smoking and associated factors among male high school students in Iraq.AbstractBackground: The use of the hookah-smoking device is increasing at a large scale in the Eastern Mediterranean region and reaching to Western countries. Hookah smoke users are exposed to a lot of chemical compounds and several chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hookah use among male high school students and to study different associated factors linked with hookah smoking. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among students in three high schools (for males only) in the Karkh District, Baghdad. The study period was from Oct. 2017 till Jan. 2019 and included 847 male students. A structured Knowledge Attitude and Practice questionnaire were used to identify their knowledge and use of hookah smoking. Descriptive, chi-square, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression analysis of data was carried out using the available statistical package of SPSS-25. Results: The overall prevalence of hookah smoking among high school male students was high (46%). More than two-thirds (70.6%) of them think that waterpipe smoking is acceptable socially more than cigarette smoking. More than half of the participants (55%) first heard about hookah smoking from friends and friends constitute close to two-thirds (65.2%) of those who smoke hookah around students. Almost half of the respondents think hookah smoking is not encouraged in the faith of Islam (47.3%) and less than a quarter (20.9%) think it's completely forbidden in Islam.Conclusions: Hookah smoking is increasing among high school students and becoming a socially acceptable behavior that needs preventive strategies targeting this age group.

Evaluation of the acceptability in France of the vaccine against papillomavirus (HPV) among middle and high school students and their parents.

The pathogenic and oncogenic roles of papillomavirus (HPV) infections have been documented and shown to occur in women as well as in men. While other countries have already extended their vaccination guidelines to include boys, in 2019 the French National Authority for Health validated implementation of HPV vaccination in the 2020 vaccination schedule. There is, however, a climate of distrust in regard to vaccination in France, and there have been few studies to date regarding the acceptability of HPV vaccination in boys in France. The aim of this study was, therefore, to evaluate the acceptability of extending the recommendations for HPV vaccination in men, among middle and high school students and their parents. Our study (HPVac) was a prospective, multicenter, departmental, and descriptive survey applied to a sample of male middle and high school students attending schools in the Loire-Atlantique department and their parents. It took place from January 2017 to January 2018. We analyzed the information obtained from 127 parent questionnaires and 145 children questionnaires. In terms of acceptability, 36.6% (n = 53) of the children and 37.8% (n = 48) of the parents were in favour of being vaccinated or of having their children vaccinated against HPV (51.7% (n = 75) and 50.4% (n = 64), respectively, were undecided). The perception of a risk stemming from HPV infection was positively associated with acceptability of the HPV vaccine. Being against vaccines in general, being discouraged by their parents, parents thinking that their child is not at risk, and the belief that the vaccine is not mandatory were arguments cited and significantly associated with a willingness to be vaccinated. This study revealed a lack of information among boys and their parents about HPV and its vaccination. It also clearly showed that taking time to discuss the consequences of an infection and the merits of being vaccinated can help parents overcome their reluctance. The children then generally go along with their parent's choice.