Relationship of perceived maternal acceptance-rejection in childhood and social support networks of pregnant adolescents.
In a sample of 53 at-risk pregnant adolescents, the relationship between their perceptions of maternal acceptance-rejection in childhood and the nature of their social supports was examined. Perception of acceptance-rejection was significantly correlated with both frequency of interaction with social network members and expectations of their future support. Implications for public health strategies are discussed.
Sherman
B R
BR
School of Public Health, State University of New York, Albany.
Donovan
B R
BR
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D010552:Personality Assessment; D010553:Personality Development; D011247:Pregnancy; D012059:Rejection, Psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support