A Comparison of Teenage and Older Mothers: A Systems Analysis.

Roosa, Mark W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ264009

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-May

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A Comparison of Teenage and Older Mothers: A Systems Analysis.

Roosa, Mark W.; And Others

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v44 n2 p367-77 May 1982

Developed a multivariate, causal model of the influences of childbearing and early child rearing, to investigate the impact of teenage mothers upon their children. Data analysis indicated socioeconomic status was the strongest influence upon each variable. Found the influence of maternal age in the opposite direction to socioeconomic status. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Child Development, Comparative Analysis, Models, Mothers, Parent Influence, Socioeconomic Influences, Systems Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - General

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Language: English

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