Social support and gender role attitude among teenage mothers |
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Authors: | K Kissman |
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Affiliation: | School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109. |
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Abstract: | This study identifies some of the factors that account for a relatively flexible gender role orientation among adolescent mothers. Education and support from family, peers, and the father of the child(ren) were predictive of a positive attitude toward combining career and child-care roles and competing in the labor market on an equal basis with males. The implications are relevant for school-based and social programs designed to enhance competent attitudes and performance among young mothers who are preparing for careers. |
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