Identity Formation: Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Adolescents.

Protinsky, Howard; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ262883

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Publication Date: 1982

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Identity Formation: Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Adolescents.

Protinsky, Howard; And Others

Adolescence, v17 n65 p73-80 Spr 1982

Investigated the identity formation in pregnant adolescents (N=30) as compared to a group of nonpregnant adolescents (N=30). Used the Ego Identity Scale to obtain a measure of ego identity. Analyzed data in relation to six hypotheses. Found pregnant adolescents scored significantly lower on the Ego Identity Scale. (RC)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Comparative Analysis, Individual Development, Personality Development, Pregnancy, Psychological Characteristics, Secondary Education, Self Concept

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