Exploring Behavioral Intentions Among Young Mothers

This study examined the relationship between young mothers' individual characteristics (demographics and self-efficacy), social support, and behavioral intentions regarding education and child bearing. Using a home visiting model, the program recruited 141 teen mothers to participate. Young mot...

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Published inJournal of family social work Vol. 14; no. 4; pp. 298 - 310
Main Authors Turney, Howard M., Conway, Pat, Plummer, Pam, Adkins, Samuel E., Hudson, George Cliff, McLeod, David A., Zafaroni, Aileen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.07.2011
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Adolescent Mothers
Adolescents
Arkansas
behavioral intentions
Early Parenthood
Educational Attainment
Empowerment
Financial Support
Graduation
High Schools
home visiting
Home Visits
Housing
Individual Characteristics
Intention
Mothers
Parent Child Relationship
parenting
Parents
Pregnancy
Program Descriptions
Self Efficacy
Social Support
Social Support Groups
Sociodemographic Factors
teen mothers
Arkansas
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Summary:This study examined the relationship between young mothers' individual characteristics (demographics and self-efficacy), social support, and behavioral intentions regarding education and child bearing. Using a home visiting model, the program recruited 141 teen mothers to participate. Young mothers completed an initial assessment, measuring demographics, self-efficacy, intentions regarding completion of high school and delaying a second pregnancy, and financial and social support. The young mothers reported relatively high levels of self-efficacy and an intention to complete high school. They depended primarily on parents for housing, financial support, and someone to talk to.
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ISSN:1052-2158
1540-4072
DOI:10.1080/10522158.2011.588552