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Adolescent mothers' relationships with their mothers and peers: A developmental perspective

Davis, Anita Ann

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Title
Adolescent mothers' relationships with their mothers and peers: A developmental perspective
Author(s)
Davis, Anita Ann
Issue Date
1995
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Rhodes, Jean E.
Department of Study
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
  • Women's Studies
  • Psychology, Developmental
  • Psychology, Clinical
  • Sociology, Individual and Family Studies
  • Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies
Language
eng
Abstract
This study examined younger (aged 14-16) and older (aged 17-19) adolescents mothers' relationships with their mothers and peers. Both supportive and problematic aspects of these relationships were explored. First, differences between the two groups of adolescent mothers in their receipt of maternal and peer support and experience of maternal and peer problems were examined. Next, differences within the two groups of adolescent mothers on the maternal and peer relationship variables were investigated. Finally, associations among maternal and peer support and problems, age, economic strain, and depression were explored. Findings are interpreted within the context of existing research and theory on adolescent parenting and normative adolescent development. Directions for future research are discussed.
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text
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Copyright 1995 Davis, Anita Ann

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