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

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.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Davis, Anita Ann

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rhodes, Jean E.

• Women's Studies
• Psychology, Developmental
• Psychology, Clinical
• Sociology, Individual and Family Studies
• Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 Davis, Anita Ann

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9624334
(UMI)AAI9624334

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19508