Teen pregnancy and parenting : rethinking the myths and misperceptions /

"Whether glamorised or stigmatised, teenage parenthood is all too often used to stand for a host of social problems, and empirical research results ignored. Identifying core controversies surrounding teen pregnancy and parenting, this book resolves misperceptions using findings from large-scale...

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Main Authors: Weed, Keri, (Author), Farris, Jaelyn Renee, (Author), Nicholson, Jody S., (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015.
Series:Routledge advances in health and social policy.
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Table of Contents:
  • A systems perspective on myths and misperceptions
  • Myths and misperceptions from research
  • Myths and misperceptions from popular culture
  • Myths and misperceptions about teen pregnancy
  • Myths and misperceptions about teen parents
  • Myths and misperceptions about children of teen parents
  • Myths and misperceptions related to public policy
  • Rethinking cultural myths.