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Peer reviewedHerold, Edward S.; And Others – Journal of Psychology, 1979
Of the 486 single women aged 13-20 who were tested, the subjects with high self-esteem had positive attitudes toward using birth control pills, were less embarrassed about obtaining contraception, and were more effective and consistent contraceptive users. (RL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
