Article
Self-Perceptions of Parenting Among Adolescent Mothers
Journal of Perinatal Education
(2007)
Abstract
Using a descriptive correlational design, this study examined factors that contribute to self-perceptions of parenting among adolescent mothers 4 to 6 weeks postpartum. Healthy, first-time, 13- to 19-year-old adolescent mothers (n = 126) identified their own mothers as their primary source for social support. Additionally, the more tangible the support from the adolescent’s mother, the lower the evaluation of self-perceptions of parenting. Older, more educated adolescent mothers were more positive in self-perceptions of parenting, suggesting that older adolescents have different needs in terms of parenting than younger adolescent mothers. These findings are important for designing and implementing nursing care and educating adolescents about the importance of social support, education, and parenting.
Keywords
- adolescent pregnancy,
- adolescent mothers,
- postpartum,
- self-perceptions of parenting,
- social support
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter 2007
DOI
10.1624/105812407X170680
Citation Information
Josephine Devito. "Self-Perceptions of Parenting Among Adolescent Mothers" Journal of Perinatal Education Vol. 16 Iss. 1 (2007) p. 16 - 23 ISSN: 1058-1243 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/josephine-devito/4/