An Examination of Repeat Pregnancies Using Problem Behavior Theory

Is it Really Problematic

Bibliographic Data

ID12601329
AuthorsTricia Davis (corresponding author), Tricia M Davis
Year2002
Volume5
Issue3
Pages337-351
Publication date2002-09-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Youth Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1367-6261 • E-ISSN: 1469-9680
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/1367626022000006018
OpenAlexW2103288581
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited28

The state of research concerning unwed adolescent repeat pregnancies is mostly atheoretical. The present study attempts to rectify this problem using Problem Behavior Theory to examine repeat pregnancies of unwed adolescent mothers. By doing so, risk for a repeat unwed pregnancy is considered not only in terms of behavior, but also in terms of personality attributes and environmental supports. Using logistic regression, three indicators were consistently found to have statistical significance: age of the mother at her first child's birth, educational aspirations, and living with one's own mother. The implications of this research are three-fold: (1) theoretical re-examination, (2) considerations for future research, and (3) policy development

Developmental psychology · Logistic regression · Personality · Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Medicine · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Social Psychology

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