'Planned' teenage pregnancy

This in-depth study explores the motivations for 'planned' teenage pregnancy in England. The findings have important implications for the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy and the increasing political agenda on young people and health. A free pdf version of this report is available online at www.jrf.org.uk

List of contents

Summary; Introduction; Objectives, methods and introductory findings from the research; Interpretations and experiences of 'planned' pregnancy; Childhood and background influences on 'planned' pregnancy; Individual 'needs' and preferences for 'planned' pregnancy; Reflecting on pregnancy; Young fathers; Conclusions and implications.

About the author

Suzanne Cater is Research Officer at the Trust for the Study of Adolescence (TSA). Lester Coleman is Research Team Manager at TSA, and manages a number of research projects relating to young people's health (including sexual health and teenage pregnancy, alcohol misuse, and sporting health).

Summary

This in-depth study explores the motivations for 'planned' teenage pregnancy in England. The findings have important implications for the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy and the increasing political agenda on young people and health. A free pdf version of this report is available online at www.jrf.org.uk

Product details

• Authors: Suzanne Cater, Suzanne (Trust for the Study of Adolescence) Cater, Lester Coleman, Lester (Trust of the Study of Adolescence) Coleman
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781861348746
• ISBN: 978-1-86134-874-6
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 297 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 234 g
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Soziologie: Familie und Beziehungen