title: Precocious fathers.
abstract: Based on available evidence, it appears reasonable to assume that the psychological and social consequences of becoming a father during adolescence are the same as those more traditionally associated with adolescent motherhood. Guidelines for research to enhance knowledge of this important but relatively neglected area are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D012917:Social Adjustment