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Social Support and Adolescent Mothers: Action Research Contributions to Theory and Application

Social Support and Adolescent Mothers: Action Research Contributions to Theory and Application Two longitudinal studies examined the influences of social support, networks, and support interventions on the adjustment of teenage mothers and their babies. Structured interviews were conducted prenatally and during postnatal follow‐up in both studies. Group and home‐based educational support interventions were also conducted through the baby's first year of life. Perceived support, social network resources, and support interventions were related to better postpartum adjustment for young mothers and improved health and development for their babies. Some negative effects were also suggested. The results confirm the importance of assessing specific sources of support and of distinguishing between the concepts of perceived support and social networks. Implications for future social support research and interventions are discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Social Issues Wiley

Social Support and Adolescent Mothers: Action Research Contributions to Theory and Application

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Wiley
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1985 The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
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0022-4537
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1540-4560
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10.1111/j.1540-4560.1985.tb01115.x
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Abstract

Two longitudinal studies examined the influences of social support, networks, and support interventions on the adjustment of teenage mothers and their babies. Structured interviews were conducted prenatally and during postnatal follow‐up in both studies. Group and home‐based educational support interventions were also conducted through the baby's first year of life. Perceived support, social network resources, and support interventions were related to better postpartum adjustment for young mothers and improved health and development for their babies. Some negative effects were also suggested. The results confirm the importance of assessing specific sources of support and of distinguishing between the concepts of perceived support and social networks. Implications for future social support research and interventions are discussed.

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Journal of Social Issues – Wiley

Published: Apr 1, 1985

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