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McLeod, Janet. "Teenage mothers and education." Thesis, University of East London, 2013. http://roar.uel.ac.uk/3478/.
Full textTomlinson, Karen. "Repeat pregnancies in teenage mothers." Thesis, University of Hull, 2008. http://hydra.hull.ac.uk/resources/hull:1597.
Full textBuchanan, Angelo R. "The Life and Academic Experiences of Teenage Mothers and Expecting Teenage Mothers Attending High School in Missouri." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3729526.
Full textThe purpose of this study was to discover and understand the life and academic experiences of high school teenage mothers and expecting teenage mothers. The research questions was, How do these teenage mothers and expecting teenage mothers describe their life and academic experiences in a Missouri high school; What challenges do they face to successfully continuing their education; and What would they want and/or need in a high school-based child-care center if it were to be implemented as part of the high school’s intervention with this at-risk population? The study was conducted at a medium-sized Midwestern Urban High School. The researcher interviewed 16 teenage mothers and expecting teenage mothers to provide insight into the research questions. Pseudonyms were used to preserve anonymity. Interviews were conducted face-to-face. The themes that emerged from the interviews included (a) problems with child-care, (b) barriers to resources, (c) teenage mothers’ and expecting teenage mothers’ recommendations, and (d) teenage mothers’ and expecting teenage mothers’ attitude toward pregnancy. Based upon the findings in this study, several recommendations may be beneficial to the life and academic success of teenage mothers and expecting teenage mothers attending urban high schools in Missouri: The inclusion of an on-site child-care center, whether it is in an adjacent building from the school itself or in a separate section within the school, would allow this particular population to attend school daily and on time regularly; therapeutic counselors and/or social workers along with guidance counselors should also be placed in the urban high schools; based on the participants’ statements, job training and paid internships placed in the schools would prepare the young mothers for jobs upon completing high school; visits from licensed pediatricians and dentists are recommended in the schools to see the children on a monthly basis; and the inclusion of a father support center should be placed in the urban high schools to work with teaching males, especially those who are fathers of children by the young ladies who are attending the school also, to be fathers whether their children attend the on-site center or not.
Strand, Susan Joyce Meyering Ralph A. "Teen parent and/or student a profile of teen mothers' attitudes toward self, life, and education /." Normal, Ill. Illinois State University, 1987. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ilstu/fullcit?p8713228.
Full textTitle from title page screen, viewed August 5, 2005. Dissertation Committee: Ralph A. Meyering (chair), John Lee Brickell, Dorothy Lee, Samuel J. Mungo, Olgert Pocs, Fred Taylor. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 225-246) and abstract. Also available in print.
Ortiz, Lisa M. Jenkins Sharon Rae. "Educational attainment among high-risk teenage mothers." [Denton, Tex.] : University of North Texas, 2007. http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-3929.
Full textOrtiz, Lisa M. "Educational Attainment among High-Risk Teenage Mothers." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2007. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3929/.
Full textTarmy, Margaret. "Breastfeeding Experiences of Teenage Mothers in Vermont." ScholarWorks @ UVM, 2008. http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/227.
Full textJohnstone, Muriel. "Teenage mothers’ reflections of their unintended, repeat pregnancies." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3574.
Full textGlobally, teenage pregnancy remains a disturbing phenomenon which impacts on the lives of teenagers, their families and society as a whole. Numerous attempts at addressing the problem have seen a decline in fertility rates but agreement still exists that the incidence of young girls bearing children is unacceptably high. Studies conducted over the years have emphasised both the causes and consequences of teenage births. Many studies too have explored the benefits of preventative strategies. Yet, despite all this, teenage pregnancy remains a cause for concern with many teenage girls remaining sexually active after a first pregnancy, and exposing themselves to subsequent pregnancies and births. This study was focused on teenage girls who had experienced unintended repeat pregnancies. Through the research a deeper understanding of the meanings that female teenagers ascribe to repeat pregnancies, were sought. A sample group of teenage mothers were allowed to take a step back from their experience of the repeat pregnancy; to think deeply about the experience, and to reflect on what they had learnt and how it has impacted on their current lives. The researcher employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive, explorative design in order to obtain a rich description of the experiences of teenage mothers who have been through a repeat pregnancy. The goal of the study was to explore and describe the reflections of these teenage mothers who had experienced unintended, repeat pregnancies. Data was obtained through semi-structured individual interviews where an interview guide was used. The data was analysed according to the steps outlined by Creswell (2009). Findings were noted and recommendations made. These recommendations are designed for role-players involved with teenagers and youth in general. Emphasis was placed on recommendations to professionals, like educators, healthcare workers and social workers who are at the coalface of dealing with teenagers who engage in sexual activity. Finally, recommendations for further research were made.
Lipsmeyer, Kara Elizabeth Abell Ellen Elizabeth. "Adolescent co-parenting relationships and their effect on parental self-efficacy." Auburn, Ala., 2005. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2005%20Fall/Thesis/LIPSMEYER_KARA_55.pdf.
Full textChauke, Helen. "The challenges experienced by teenage mothers in secondary schools : the case of Hlanganani South Circuit." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/962.
Full textThis qualitative study was conducted to explore the challenges experienced by teenage mothers in Hlanganani South Circuit Secondary Schools in the Vhembe District in Limpopo, South Africa. Hlanganani South circuit is made up of seven secondary schools and out of these seven three were sampled because of their vicinity and the high number of teenage mothers in them. A purposive sample was conducted wherein twelve teenage mothers aged between twelve to eighteen years, three educators and three School Management Team members from these secondary schools were sampled to explore the challenges that teenage mothers come across in these schools. Data were collected using two methods, namely: semi structured interview and documents analysis. Semi structured interviews were used to gather information from both teenage mothers and educators while documents such as period registers, attendance registers, morning study registers, permission register, winter enrichment programme registers, afternoon study register, quarterly schedules and continuous assessment tasks were used to explore the challenges faced by teenage mothers in secondary schools. Data from semi structured interview with teenage mothers were analysed and the following themes and categories emerged: difficulty in balancing schooling and motherhood, negative attitude by educators towards teenage mothers, negative attitude of peers, lack of extra lessons/catch up programmes for teenage mothers, lack of optional tasks/tests for teenage mothers, lack of counselling and support for teenage mothers, and lack of structures for teenage mothers. On analysing data from educators, the following categories emerged: lack of cooperation from teenage mothers, lack of commitment by teenage mothers on academic matters, poor school attendance, lack of time for extra lessons, and lack of time for optional tasks/tests. The analysis of data from documents indicated habitual absenteeism, dodging of lessons (morning and afternoon), missing tasks and poor performance by teenage mothers. The key findings of the transcribed interviews indicated that teenage mothers had difficulty in balancing schooling and taking care of their children, because they lacked support from their educators, peers, parents and the community at large. In order for teenage mothers to succeed with their schooling, maximum support is needed from all stake holders, that is peers, parents, educators and the whole community structures.
Njoora, Jane Gathoni. "Listening to the voice of school-going teenage mothers : a case study of their needs and supports /." view abstract or download file of text, 2003. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/uoregon/fullcit?p3102183.
Full textTypescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 296-308). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.
Van, Wyk Emmerentia C. "Teenage girls' experiences of pregnancy and motherhood." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2007. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_2874_1233151622.
Full textTeenage pregnancy and motherhood is a challenging phenomenon worldwide. The goal of this study was to explore and describe the perceptions and experiencesof a sample of teenage girls about pregnancy, birth and motherhood. The objectives of the research were to engage voluntary participants in autobiographical "
life stories"
and semi structured interviews relating to the phenomenon being studied
to analyze the qualitative information and do a literature control of the findings and compare and verify and make appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
Pearce, Pamela Lipscomb Morreau Lanny E. "Characteristics of pregnant teenagers and attributes associated with self-image." Normal, Ill. Illinois State University, 1993. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ilstu/fullcit?p9323741.
Full textTitle from title page screen, viewed February 16, 2006. Dissertation Committee: Lanny E. Morreau (chair), Jeffrey Hecht, Paula Smith, Miryam Assaf-Keller. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-123) and abstract. Also available in print.
Larson, Nancy C. "Parenting stress among low-income young mothers in the transition to adulthood /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/11174.
Full textWai, Hoi-ka Jessica. "Benefits of perceived social support in adolescent pregnancy : an integrative review /." View the Table of Contents & Abstract, 2006. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B36396990.
Full textMotjelebe, Nthabiseng Joyce. "The social support network of teenage mothers in Botshabelo." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/3108.
Full textPillow, Wanda S. "Policy discourse and teenage pregnancy: the making of mothers." The Ohio State University, 1994. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1299257591.
Full textYardley, E. B. "Teenage mothers' experiences of stigma and formal support services." Thesis, Aston University, 2007. http://publications.aston.ac.uk/10890/.
Full textHunt-Morse, Marcy Chamberlain. "Adolescent mothers' psychosocial development : implications for parenting /." view abstract or download file of text, 2002. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/uoregon/fullcit?p3055692.
Full textTypescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 126-133). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.
Pfeifer, Tracy Michelle. "A biblical curriculum for mentoring and counseling teen mothers." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), access this title online, 2006. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p091-0057.
Full textZimmerman, Patricia Arlyne. "Adolescent Mothers : Youth in Need of Developmentally Appropriate Services." PDXScholar, 2006. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/4490.
Full textMothapo, Patrick Maredi. "The effects of demographic factors and social support on depression among high school teenage mothers in the Mankweng area." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/872.
Full textAdolescent motherhood is a major problem in many societies throughout the world. One of the problems these young mothers have to deal with is depression. Depression often results in the disengagement of mother-child interaction. Adolescent mothers who are identified as depressed are more at increased risk of future psychopathology, with additional effects on their future and infants‟ lives. The aim of this study investigates the influence of demographic factors (age and marital status) and social support on depression among high school teenage mothers in the Mankweng area in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Two hundred adolescent mothers took part in the study. One hundred of participants were mothers while the others were non-mothers. Their ages ranged between 15 and 19. A quantitative research design and methodology was employed. Correlation analysis method was also used to associate lack of social support with depression. Correlation analysis indicates that lack of social support was a significant factor negatively affecting teenage mothers‟ disposition to depression (r = -0.609, p < 0.01). T-test analysis which was used to compare the experience of depression among teenage mother base on different age group, indicates that age does not play a significant role for teenage mothers to experience depression (t = 1.409, df = 98; p > 0.05). T-test analysis was also used to compare the experience of depression on married teenage mother and unmarried teenage mothers, and indicates that teenage mothers experience depression irrespective of marital status (t = 1.091, df = 98; p > 0.05). It is recommended that professional counseling be provided to teenage mothers before they return to the school system after giving birth. Support from social welfare and family members are also key support system for the young mothers so that these bring psychological and social stability in their lives.
Joubert, Anne-Marie. "When teenagers become mothers : teenagers' experiences of pregnancy and motherhood." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/4866.
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ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Most portrayals in the media, research and clinical literature of teenage pregnancy and motherhood concentrate on the negative consequences for the teenager, the baby and society. Although these portrayals do capture the experience of some of the cases, they fail to grasp the complexity of these teenagers' life choices and the alternative positive impact teenage pregnancy and motherhood may have on their lives. This qualitative study focuses on the autobiographical narrative of the teenager as she experiences pregnancy and becomes a mother. The sample consists of eight participants from a rural community outside Stellenbosch, South Africa. One pre-birth interview as well as three interviews after the birth of the baby were audio taped and transcribed. Responses showed significant data with regards to the impact of the emotional experience of teenage pregnancy and motherhood on the teenager, as well as her experience of herself, changes in her life as well as the nature of the pregnancy and motherhood experience. To date, the literature does not account for the unique and individual nature of how teenage pregnancy and motherhood impacts the individual. In contrast, this research illustrates the changes in the thoughts, emotions and behaviours of teenagers when they become mothers.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die meeste uitbeeldings in die media, navorsing en kliniese literatuur met betrekking tot tiener swangerskap en moederskap fokus op die negatiewe gevolge vir die tiener, die baba en die samelewing. Alhoewel hierdie uitbeeldings tog die ervaringe van sekere van die gevalle verteenwoordig, misluk dit om die kompleksiteit van die tieners se lewenskeuses vas te vang, asook die alternatiewe positiewe impak wat tiener swangerskap en moederskap op hulle lewens kan hê. Hierdie kwalitatiewe studie fokus op die outobiografiese naratiewe van die tieners soos hulle swangerskap en moederskap ervaar. Die deelnemers bestaan uit agt tieners vanuit 'n plaasgemeenskap buite Stellenbosch, Suid-Afrika. Een onderhoud tydens die tiener se swangerskap sowel as drie onderhoude na die geboorte van die baba is opgeneem en getranskribeer. Betekenisvolle data ten opsigte van die impak van die emosionele ervaring van tiener swangerskap en moederskap, asook die tiener se ervaring van haarself, veranderinge in haar lewensstyl en die aard van die swangerskap en moederskap ervaring het duidelik na vore gekom in die onderhoude. Tot op hede neem die literatuur nie die unieke en individuele aard van hoe tiener swangerskap en moederskap die individu beinvloed, in ag nie. In teenstelling illustreer hierdie navorsing die veranderinge in die denke, emosies en optrede van die tieners soos hulle moeders word.
Baker-Spann, Kelley Allison. "Restructuring life within the context of adolescent motherhood." Access restricted to users with UT Austin EID Full text (PDF) from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International, 2001. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/fullcit?p3035936.
Full textFerguson, Beverley Elizabeth. "What experiences and challenges do schoolgirl mothers and mothers-to-be face when continuing in education?" Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/14165.
Full textAlotaibi, Sharifah A. "The Experiences of Young Women Taking Online High School Courses: Implications for Teenage Mothers." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1341373181.
Full textEstrada, Luz. "Program evaluation of a mentoring program for teen mothers." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1997. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1301.
Full textMcCartney, Karen. "The socio-cultural construction of teenage motherhood in Santa-Maria, Trinidad." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.388835.
Full textHarris, Mary Elizabeth. "A school-based cognitive behavioral group intervention for helping Mexican American adolescent mothers toward self-sufficiency : an effectiveness study /." Full text (PDF) from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/fullcit?p3004277.
Full textOtterblad, Olausson Petra. "Teenage childbearing : pregnancy outcomes and long-term consequences for the mothers /." Stockholm, 2000. http://diss.kib.ki.se/2000/91-628-3953-5/.
Full textLee, Hyunsook Chang. "Home environments and developmental outcomes of children born to teenage mothers." Diss., This resource online, 1996. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06062008-152421/.
Full textParker, Jeanette. "Factors Impacting the Financial Independence of Women Who Were Teenage Mothers." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4884.
Full textMcTaggart, Deborah L. "Breast cancer experience : mothers, adolescent daughters and the mother-daughter relationship." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape3/PQDD_0018/NQ56587.pdf.
Full textElliott, Nichole L. "Perceptions of mothers labeled adolescent or adult and their infants." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2005. https://etd.wvu.edu/etd/controller.jsp?moduleName=documentdata&jsp%5FetdId=3891.
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Gosdin, Melissa M. "Perceptions of Postpartum Depression among Adolescent Mothers and the Social Construction of Related Stigma." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2005. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4916/.
Full textNobukhosi, Maphophi Nandi. "Effects of teenage motherwood while at secondary school in rural communities of the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1402.
Full textThe purpose of this study was to explore effects of teenage motherhood on the secondary education of the female learner. A qualitative research method and a descriptive, exploratory research design were adopted to undertake the study. Five one-on-one interviews were conducted and the data was analysed by using Tesch’s method of analysis. Three themes and nine sub-themes were generated from the analysed data. The research findings indicate that teenage motherhood does not have a negative effect on the ability of the learner to continue attending school, but also suggest that the various challenges experienced by the learner do have adverse effects on her school performance and ultimate decision to suspend school. There were other factors that influenced her academic performance and decision to continue or suspend school attendance; namely family support, experiences at school, as well as the cultural beliefs, traditions, and perceptions of the society she was living in. Key concepts: Teenage motherhood, effects, secondary education.
Kumbin, Christine Vonkur. "Policy provision for school-aged mothers in Nigeria." Thesis, University of Bristol, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.297961.
Full textBrace, Andrea Michelle. "Analysis of the effectiveness of the Circle of Care Program in increasing life outcomes among teen mothers in Troup County, Georgia." Master's thesis, Mississippi State : Mississippi State University, 2009. http://library.msstate.edu/etd/show.asp?etd=etd-03252009-094833.
Full textOswalt, Krista Lee. "Outcomes of massage interventions on teen mothers and their infants." Birmingham, Ala. : University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2007. http://www.mhsl.uab.edu/dt/2007m/oswalt.pdf.
Full textBurns, Vicki E. "The experience of having become sexually active for adolescent mothers." Free to MU Campus, others may purchase, 2003. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p3091907.
Full textHanna, Barbara Anne, and kimg@deakin edu au. "The intersection of autonomy and social control: Negotiating teenage motherhood." Deakin University. School of Nursing, 1996. http://tux.lib.deakin.edu.au./adt-VDU/public/adt-VDU20031124.175225.
Full textCruz, Melissa M. "A statewide comparative study of enhanced referral services given to teenage mothers offered by the Illinois child care resource and referral system through the teen parent initiative program and the non-enhanced referral services given to teenage mothers offered by the Illinois child care resource and referral system /." View online, 1996. http://repository.eiu.edu/theses/docs/32211131391450.pdf.
Full textBrown, Amber L. "Children of Teenage Mothers: School Readiness Outcomes and Predictors of School Success." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2008. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9117/.
Full textTshotetsi, Lumbani. "Risk factors for low birth weight for teenage mothers in Tshwane District." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63035.
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Brown, Amber L. "The Effect of Breastfeeding Education on Breastfeeding Initiation Rates Among Teenage Mothers." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2004. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5550/.
Full textBrown, Amber L. Morrison George S. "Children of teenage mothers school readiness outcomes and predictors of school success /." [Denton, Tex.] : University of North Texas, 2008. http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-9117.
Full textMiddleton-Hinton, Aldison. "Understanding Barriers African American Teenage Mothers face in Pursuit of Higher Education." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4536.
Full textMojapelo, Tshepiso D. "The lived experiences of single teenage mothers in Botswana : a phenomenological study." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 1997. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/890.
Full textParker, Gwendolyn. "An ethnography of a residential life skill training program for American teenage mothers of Caribbean descent /." Access Digital Full Text version, 1990. http://pocketknowledge.tc.columbia.edu/home.php/bybib/10936816.
Full textWenham, Aniela. "Mothers in the making : a qualitative longitudinal study exploring the journey of becoming and being a teenage mother." Thesis, University of York, 2011. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/2832/.
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