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Peer reviewedFurstenberg, Frank F., Jr. – Journal of Social Issues, 1980
Explores the impact of teenage pregnancy and childbearing on the families of the adolescents and examines the amount and type of support extended by the family of origin to the pregnant teenager. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Rearing, Family Influence, Family Role
Peer reviewedPresser, Harriet B. – Journal of Social Issues, 1980
Based on a longitudinal survey of first parity, mostly Black mothers in New York City, examines the coping strategies of unmarried mothers. Analyzes the expansion of role responsibilities and support systems utilized and discusses the relationship between support systems and subsequent fertility. Presents three case studies. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Black Mothers, Coping, Emotional Adjustment
Peer reviewedSobol, Michael P.; Daly, Kerry J. – Journal of Social Issues, 1992
Reviews issues surrounding adoption as an option for resolving teen crisis pregnancies. Examines the decision-making processes and social psychological consequences of adoption as a distinct phenomenon, including adoption rates and characteristics, factors influencing the adoption decision, birth mother response to adoption placement, and social…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adoption, Biological Parents, Birth
