After the Adolescent Pregnancy: Parents, Teens, and Families

Benson, Mark J.

doi:10.1023/b:casw.0000043358.16174.c6

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“…In addition to the attention adolescent mothers receive from social workers (Benson 2004) it is crucial that fathers of these adolescent mothers, often adolescents themselves, receive the needed services social workers provide. A recent review of the social work literature by Benson (2004) indicated several areas in which social workers can be supportive in helping adolescent mothers. Many of these same areas are central to helping the fathers of children born to adolescent mothers.…”

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No Degree, No Job: Adolescent Mothers’ Perceptions of the Impact that Adolescent Fathers’ Human Capital has on Paternal Financial and Social Capital

Futris

Nielsen

Olmstead

2009

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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Becoming an adolescent father truncates young males' opportunities to complete high school and secure employment, which can hinder their capacity to contribute financial and social capital to their children. Based on 69 adolescent mother reports, results suggest that whereas employment status is associated with adolescent fathers' physical and financial presence, high school completion is strongly associated with the nature and quality of parenting and co-parenting behaviors. Implications for school counselors, teachers, social workers, and future research are discussed.

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No Degree, No Job: Adolescent Mothers’ Perceptions of the Impact that Adolescent Fathers’ Human Capital has on Paternal Financial and Social Capital

Futris

Nielsen

Olmstead

2009

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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“…Given its importance relative to adolescent pregnancy occurrence and subsequent adjustment, the family system has emerged as a crucial context to understand and in which to intervene (Benson 2004;East et al 2006). As part of other spheres of the ecosystem (Bronfenbrenner 1979), family members influence and interact with each other in a circular and multidimensional process.…”

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Ecological Contexts in Adolescent Pregnancy: The Role of Individual, Sociodemographic, Familial and Relational Variables in Understanding Risk of Occurrence and Adjustment Patterns

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Adolescent pregnancy appears today as an intricate tapestry where different dimensions interact. In our study we examined the associations between individual, sociodemographic, familial, and relational variables and their impact on the occurrence of pregnancy and adolescents' adjustment to it. Participants were Portuguese pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents (N = 833). Ecological contexts were characterized, and individual and relational adjustment (depressive symptoms and quality of life; perceived quality of relationship with significant others-parents, romantic partner and friends) were evaluated. Differences between the ecologies of adolescents in both groups were identified. Familial and relational variables were significantly associated with both the risk of pregnancy and more difficulties in adjustment. Implications for preventive intervention are discussed.

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“…Mature sexual development rests not only in knowledge, but in how to resist pressures to become involved in unwanted or early sexual intercourse (43). Studies find peer relationships, issues of abstinence or celibacy, and contraception remain important dimensions for adolescents (44). Though issues of abstinence or celibacy were touched upon in these magazines, by no means were they extensively developed.…”

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Sexual Development and Behaviour Issues in Polish Teenage Magazines

Kopacz¹

2006

Cent Eur J Public Health

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Introduction: Adolescents often look to mass media for information regarding issues of sexuality. As one form of media, teenage magazines have long constituted a pervasive and effective element of adolescent media exposure. Teenage magazines discuss a number of aspects concerning adolescent sexuality. Considering their potential impact on health related behaviors, the information they provide and the message(s) they send warrant attention. Aim/Purpose: The aim of this study is to perform a content analysis of sexual development and behavior information presented in Polish teenage magazines. Social Cognitive Theory was used as a theoretical basis for this analysis. Methods and Materials: The media chosen for this study were general-themed publications targeting an adolescent female audience: Bravo Girl!, Filipinka and Dziewczyna. Each entry was analyzed using a structured key. The specific categories of behavior and development used for this study are: biological information, pedagogic instruction, topics of moral-ethical concern, results of sexual activity, and interpersonal relationships. Each category was then subdivided into separate units. Results: The findings indicate that Polish teenage magazines predominantly focus on relationships, contraception and sex education. Relationships were most often of a romantic nature and discussed sexual activity or the potential of sexual activity. Non-prescription contraceptive methods were most often discussed, with attention given to pregnancy prevention. Sex education offered detailed information on sexual practices and behaviors with much discussion on losing one's virginity. Conclusions: The general approach of the analyzed magazines is that adolescents currently are, or soon will be, sexually active. As a result, certain sexual behavior and development issues are discussed in great detail, while other topics are somewhat neglected. Accepting informationseeking during adolescence as commonplace, these findings suggest that teenage magazines hold the potential for influencing adolescent sexual behavior and development.

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After the Adolescent Pregnancy: Parents, Teens, and Families

Cited by 24 publications

References 80 publications

No Degree, No Job: Adolescent Mothers’ Perceptions of the Impact that Adolescent Fathers’ Human Capital has on Paternal Financial and Social Capital

No Degree, No Job: Adolescent Mothers’ Perceptions of the Impact that Adolescent Fathers’ Human Capital has on Paternal Financial and Social Capital

Ecological Contexts in Adolescent Pregnancy: The Role of Individual, Sociodemographic, Familial and Relational Variables in Understanding Risk of Occurrence and Adjustment Patterns

Sexual Development and Behaviour Issues in Polish Teenage Magazines

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