Understanding Factors Linked to Adolescent Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature
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| Title: | Understanding Factors Linked to Adolescent Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Modesto, Olivia Panganiban |
| Source: | Research in Higher Education Journal. Jun 2020 38. |
| Availability: | Academic and Business Research Institute. 147 Medjool Trail, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. Tel: 904-435-4330; e-mail: editorial.staff@aabri.com; Web site: http://www.aabri.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Early Parenthood, Pregnancy, Adolescents, Mothers, Research Reports, Sexuality, Risk, Prevention, Predictor Variables, Social Influences, Environmental Influences, Intention, Adolescent Attitudes |
| ISSN: | 1941-3432 |
| Abstract: | The adolescent pregnancy rate in the United States is the highest among industrialized nations. It is important for professionals working with pregnant minors and adolescent mothers to understand the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy to avoid forming judgmental and negative attitudes towards this population. The purpose of this article is to outline the factors stated in the academic literature, that it may serve as a reference for professionals working with this population. The scientific literature underscores that multiple factors interact to influence adolescent sexual behavior, which may result to adolescent pregnancy. Understanding these factors with adolescent childbearing allows for a broader perspective and prevents simplistic thinking on a complex phenomenon. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2020 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1263824 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The adolescent pregnancy rate in the United States is the highest among industrialized nations. It is important for professionals working with pregnant minors and adolescent mothers to understand the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy to avoid forming judgmental and negative attitudes towards this population. The purpose of this article is to outline the factors stated in the academic literature, that it may serve as a reference for professionals working with this population. The scientific literature underscores that multiple factors interact to influence adolescent sexual behavior, which may result to adolescent pregnancy. Understanding these factors with adolescent childbearing allows for a broader perspective and prevents simplistic thinking on a complex phenomenon. |
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| ISSN: | 1941-3432 |
