An ecological, risk-factor examination of adolescents' sexual activity in three ethnic groups

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The determinants of sexual activity among minority adolescents were investigated from an ecological, risk-factor perspective. Data from a sample of 15,362 African American, Latino and European American adolescents were analyzed to test whether increased exposure to risk factors would result in a similar increase in sexual activity among the three ethnic groups. Empirical results showed that the risk factors of sexual activity among the ethnic groups do not differ significantly. The level of negative peer group characteristics was also found to be related to sexual activity.

Sexual behavior, Sex customs, African American youth, African American teenagers, Minority youth, European Americans, Hispanic American youth, Hispanic American teenagers, Minority teenagers

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Consequences of young mothers' marital histories for children's cognitive development

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The marital histories of young mothers are examined to determine if family background plays an important role in the social and psychological development of their children. Statistical figures from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth are examined. Results show that marital histories affect the children through the absence or presence of human, social and economic resources.

Marital status

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Factors related to successful outcomes among preschool children born to low-income adolescent mothers

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The differing experiences and circumstances of successful children born to low-income adolescent mothers and those of less successful children were examined. Success was rated on the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revise (PPVT-R). The groups showed marked differences on measures of caregiving and home environment.

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