Reviews objectives and initial results of (1) an outreach education program for pregnant teenagers, and (2) a program for other teenagers aimed at responsible decision making and prevention of unwanted sexual activity. (Author/DB)

Identifies need for more research, education, and services for males about adolescent pregnancy and parenthood to augment their social and familial learning experiences. Makes case for more participation by schools in achieving better balance between males and females in preparing for parenthood or prevention of pregnancy. Describes…

Notes the lack of interest that youth have in "parenting". Discusses the conflict between developmental crises among youth and their parents. Fidelity, or loyalty to values, was suggested as the basis on which a concern for parenting could be stimulated among youth. Also suggests the strategic importance of modeling parenting for youth.…

Compared pregnant adolescents who attended a parent education program (N=9), those who did not attend such programs (N=14), and nonpregnant adolescents (N=29) for differences in self-concept, anxiety, and depression which might account for postdelivery outcomes. Results suggest that the groups did not differ in terms of these personality…

This study was concerned with measuring perceptions of a random sample of college students toward the "father role." The Father Role Opinionnaire (FRO) was developed to compile data on five sub-role dimensions of the father role--nuturer, problem solver, provider, societal model, and recreational companion. (Author/KC)

Examined the effectiveness of Baby Think It Over (BTIO), an infant simulation program that seeks to modify attitudes toward teen pregnancy and teen parenting. After experiencing BTIO, teens in the intervention group were more likely to accurately access their personal risk for an unplanned pregnancy than were teens in the comparison group. (Author)

Queried unmarried adolescent fathers (N=28) about their readiness for fatherhood. Found that readiness increased as their mate's pregnancy advanced and that males who had had longer prepregnancy relationships with their mates tended to be more supportive of them prenatally. Most adolescent fathers planned to work to help support their infants.…

Comprehensive clinical programs for teenage mothers and their children have been a promising intervention to improve outcomes of teenage childbearing and parenting. Evaluations in this study reported moderate success in preventing repeat pregnancies, continuing education, and improving health care. It is concluded that increased support and…

Examined whether new mothers would gain knowledge of child development after participating in a home visitation program for six months, and whether there would be differences between adolescent mothers and older mothers. Results indicated an overall increase in total knowledge of child development for mothers (of all ages) participating in a home…

Examined the effects of infant simulators (computerized dolls designed to simulate normal infants) on 236 8th-grade students. Findings indicated that the doll experience had a significant impact on the students, especially females. It helped them to learn about the challenges of infant care, and to think of the implications before engaging in…