Psychological Correlates of Teenage Motherhood.

Barth, Richard P.; And Others

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ300794

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Psychological Correlates of Teenage Motherhood.

Barth, Richard P.; And Others

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v12 n6 p471-87 Dec 1983

Results of a survey of adolescent mothers, pregnant teenagers, and nonpregnant and nonparenting adolescents suggest that adolescent mothers and pregnant teenagers are less distressed by their situation than was once thought. Social supports and socioeconomic status predicted psychological well-being better than parenting status. (Author/BW)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Early Parenthood, Mothers, Pregnant Students, Psychological Patterns, Self Esteem, Social Support Groups, Socioeconomic Status, Student Attitudes, Well Being

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A

Note: Funding was provided by the William T. Grant Foundation of New York.