Examines the relationship between family-of-origin interaction and environment and the potential for young mothers to abuse their children. Findings suggest that providing the teenager with an accepting and supportive atmosphere may assist her in building a positive identity as a mother. Discusses implication of the findings in regard to service…

Examines the prediction of delinquency in early adulthood. Results indicate relationships between aspects of parenting and severe delinquency and arrests/convictions, but not minor delinquency. The interaction of low levels of maternal communication/problem-solving skills and negative family variables was associated with higher rates of…

Explored the relationship between 2,411 foster children's families and the number of homes they experienced while in foster care. Findings suggested that the majority of the foster children came from families which were "troubled," i.e., the families were not intact and had economic problems. (JAC)

Study explores why some female adolescents in La Paz, Bolivia, become pregnant while others in similar circumstances avoid early pregnancy. Results reveal that girls who had experienced a pregnancy were less likely to have reported affectionate and supportive parents, more likely to have reported fighting in their home, and exhibited lower levels…

Proposes a conceptual framework based on attachment theory and parenting styles typology for examining the relationship between family context variables and the development of self-regulation skills. Also presents initial findings from a study of the parental practices and values associated with academic self-regulation in college students.…