The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Adolescent Pregnancy.

Hayward, Mark D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ469725

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Adolescent Pregnancy.

Hayward, Mark D.; And Others

Social Science Quarterly, v73 n4 p750-72 Dec 1992

Reports on a study to determine how socioeconomic status influences adolescent premarital pregnancy. Finds that African Americans' risk of pregnancy is heightened by both contraceptive behavior and exposure to sexual intercourse. Also finds that the mother's educational level is a powerful inhibitor of pregnancy for both African Americans and whites. (CFR)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Black Mothers, Blacks, Contraception, Early Parenthood, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education, Minority Groups, Pregnancy, Pregnant Students, Sexuality, Socioeconomic Influences, Socioeconomic Status, Unwed Mothers

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Audience: Policymakers; Community; Researchers

Language: English

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