Teenage Parents Research Articles

Content analysis of text corpora of social internet resources: the category "children's health" in the discussions of parents of teenagers

The article presents the results of the authors content analysis of text corpora of social Internet resources of the category "health of adolescent children" based on retrospective data. In particular, the following semantic units were analyzed: nutrition, physical activity, personal hygiene, prevention of the formation of somatic diseases, prevention of the use of psychoactive substances. The results of the content analysis of the category "adolescent children's health" showed an increasing interest of parents in the symptoms and methods of obesity relief, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, methods of regulating sports activity and the first symptoms of drug use.

Teenage parents and their children-position paper of the European academy of paediatrics and the European confederation of primary care paediatricians.

Teenage parenthood presents multifaceted implications, affecting adolescent parents, their children, and extended families. Despite a decrease in teenage pregnancy rates across Europe, the phenomenon continues to present significant challenges, impacting not only the adolescent parents but also their offspring and extended families. A comprehensive literature review was conducted. Key factors influencing teenage pregnancies, including socioeconomic background, family structure, and access to sex education and contraception, were examined. This review was supplemented by expert opinions from the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) and the European Confederation of Primary Care Paediatricians (ECPCP). The triad of mother, father, and child presents individual distinct healthcare needs and vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of specialized support and healthcare. This paper explores the psychological, social, and educational repercussions of teenage parenthood on both parents and their children, including higher risks of postpartum depression, school dropout, and repeat pregnancies. Furthermore, it underscores the critical role that paediatricians and primary care providers play in supporting these young families. The position paper advocates for comprehensive care for adolescent parents and their children. It recommends preventive measures such as proper sex education and access to contraception to reduce unplanned teenage pregnancies. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for specialized healthcare and support for teenage parents to address their unique challenges and improve outcomes for both parents and their children.

Parental Influence on Teenage Pregnancy among Secondary School Students in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

Education is a fundamental right that should be accessible to all members of the society. However, one of the major contemporary social problem confronting most African Countries in the world is the Teenage Pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy limits girls’ access to higher education in developed and developing countries. Teenage parenthood and pregnancy during adolescence are risk factors for school dropout. Despite the numerous interventions put in place to address the challenge of teenage pregnancy among secondary school students, this problem continues witnessed in Kenyan secondary schools, particularly in Tharaka Nithi County. The low effectiveness in combating teenage pregnancy can be attributed to many factors among them parental influence. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate parental influence on teenage pregnancy among secondary school students in Tharaka Nithi County. Descriptive research design adopted for the study. Data gathered from 15 secondary schools based on school categories using the Cluster sampling procedure. Clusters based on the school national ranking. The target population was 11,936 form three students in Public and Private secondary in schools in Tharaka Nithi, County. A sample size of 410 respondents comprising 30 teachers, and 380 students (300 girls and 80 boys) used. The instruments for data collection used were structured questionnaires and personal interviews. Pilot testing done in two schools in Meru County. The overall reliability coefficient of instruments using Cronbach’s alpha yielded 0.754. Data were analysis by use of descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Chi-square). Data analysis undertaken with the help of the Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 software. The study established that there is a strong positive significant influence of parental influence on teenage pregnancy among secondary school students in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study recommends that the National and Tharaka Nithi county governments should engage parents in workshops to train them on comprehensive sex education and provide them with educational materials and guidelines. The research findings of the present study can shed light on secondary schools administrators, the Ministry of education policymakers, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders on teenage pregnancy among secondary schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. This knowledge can inform appropriate measures to mitigate the parental influence on teenage pregnancies. The findings of this study add to the body of knowledge and act as a basis for further research.

부모의 기대가 태권도 수련 청소년의 참여 동기와 진로목표 설정에 미치는 영향

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out the motivation of the youth who are learning Taekwondo and the effect of parents' expectations on career goals setting
 Method: The final analysis was made using simple wireless labeling method of 582 students of the elite demonstration group and general trainee group among middle and high school trainees who are training at the Taekwondo gym in Gyeonggi-do. The collected data were analyzed through an empirical method using the SPSS PC+ 20.0 statistics program.
 Results: First, the differences in training types according to demographic characteristics during training period, Significant differences. Second, the differences between demographic characteristics on parents' expectations, motivation for participation in training, and setting career goals were found to be significantly different from their parents' expectations. Third, correlations between variables such as parental expectations, motivation to participate in training, and setting career goals there was a statistically significant positive correlation. Fourth, the effect of parental expectations on motivation for participation in training and career goals was shown to have a significant effect on motivation for participation in training, but it was found that parents' expectations did not have a significant effect on career goals.
 Conclusion: As a result of this study, it is believed that if the expectations of parents of Taekwondo training teenagers are appropriate, they will be perceived positively and have a positive influence on training participation.
 Interdisciplinary Research Implications: This study is a study on sports education, and if interdisciplinary research linking aspects of psychology and sociology is conducted in the future, it can be expanded into applied research to solve more practical problems.

Strategi Dakwah Terhadap Pembinaan Perilaku Keagamaan Remaja Masjid Baitul Ikhsan Koto Majidin Hilir Kabupaten Kerinci Provinsi Jambi

Adolescents are the young generation and part of the national assets as a hope for the future of the nation, state and religion. The behavior of teenagers at the Baitul Ikhsan mosque is still found to lack Islamic behavior such as lack of worship at the mosque and playing more games. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve the religious behavior of teenagers of the Baitul Ikhsan mosque, one of which is by implementing a da’wah strategy towards fostering the religious behavior of teenagers of the Baitul Ikhsan mosque, Koto Majidin Hilir Village, Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province. This type of research uses qualitative research. Data collection techniques using observation, interview and documentation methods. The subject of this research is the youth coach of the Baitul Ikhsan Mosque. Mosque teenagers. Baitul Ikhsan teenage parents and the community of Koto Majidin Hilir Village with a total of 45 people. The research results on the Da‟wah Strategy towards the Development of Religious Behavior of Adolescents of the Baitul Ikhsan Mosque Koto Majidin Hilir, Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province. The role of the Baitul Ikhsan Mosque youth in shaping the character of adolescents is quite good in carrying out activities and playing an active in these activities. The supporting factor for the Baitul Ikhsan Mosque youth is the source of funds that is useful for organizing all mosque youth activities. The inhibiting factor for the Baitul Ikhsan Mosque teenagers is the busyness of the spirit of the management which decreases so that it affects the development of religious behavior of the Baitul Ikhsan Mosque teenagers in Koto Majidin Hilir Village

Juan ang Batang Ama: Fatherhood from the Lens of Teenage Ilokano Fathers

This phenomenological study investigated the lived experiences of teenage Ilokano fathers. Specifically, this study described what it is like to be a teenage father. Six teenage fathers, called in this study as Juan ang batang ama (Juan the young father), between the ages of 13 and 19 were selected through criterion sampling, and their experiences were gathered using an aide-mémoire. The data were analyzed using cool and warm analyses to identify significant statements and develop categories and themes. The analysis revealed five themes: shocking, overwhelming, balancing, challenging, and transforming. Initially, the teenage fathers' parents reacted with shock and disappointment, but over time, they gradually accepted and supported their children. The participants also described the overwhelming emotions and challenges they faced while balancing their roles as fathers and students. Moreover, they encountered difficulties such as delayed studies, financial constraints, and societal judgment, but also experienced personal growth and transformation. Fatherhood brought increased responsibility, maturity, and a shift in perspective, while their relationship with their children provided happiness, relief, and inspiration. The study emphasizes the importance of support systems, educational resources, and financial assistance in helping teenage fathers navigate their challenges while continuing their education. It also highlights the need to reduce the stigma and create an enabling environment that support the success of teenage fathers. Finally, the study suggests future research should include a more diverse sample for a broader understanding of teenage fatherhood in different contexts and culture.

Parent’s awareness of, and influence on, their 14–17-year-old child’s vaping and smoking behaviours; an analysis of 3242 parent–child pairs in Australia

BackgroundVaping by young people in Australia is a rapidly emerging public health issue. Evidence shows that parental behaviours and attitudes can play a key role in influencing adolescent behaviours. Considering the health harms of vaping and evidence that it can be a gateway to tobacco smoking for never-smokers, it is important to understand whether parents’ smoking and vaping behaviours influence their teenage children’s smoking and vaping behaviours. MethodsOnline cross-sectional surveys as part of the Generation Vape study, conducted in Australia in 2021/2022, were used to assess parents' influence on, and awareness of, one of their 14–17-year-old child’s vaping and smoking behaviours. Participants were 3242 parents and 3242 14–17-year-old teenage children. ResultsThe risk of vaping and smoking uptake among 14–17-year-old teenagers was 42% (p = 0.003) and 97% (p < 0.001) higher, respectively, if their parent was an ever-vaper. The risk of vaping and smoking uptake among teenagers was 81% (p < 0.001) and 159% (p < 0.001) higher, respectively, if their parent was an ever-smoker. Parents of teenagers who have not vaped were considerably better at correctly predicting this (97% correct) than parents of teenagers who have vaped (70% correct). Compared to parents, teenagers tended to have less agreement with statements suggesting vaping is unsafe or harmful, and more agreement with statements suggesting vaping is relatively safe. ConclusionsParental smoking and vaping behaviours are associated with those of their children. Hence, it is important that both tobacco and vaping control policies and interventions are designed to influence behaviours of all demographics, consistent with the evidence.

PARENTING STYLE AND ASSERTIVENESS AMONG ADOLESCENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Parents inuence children's conduct, emotions, and personality. This study examined parental style and assertiveness in teens with and without learning difculties. The researcher drew 80 student demographics to do this. 40 with learning impairments and 40 without were chosen. T-test and correlation were used to examine the data. The study found a difference in assertiveness between learning disabled and nondisabled teens. The study found a moderate association between authoritative, authoritarian, permissive/indulgent, and negligent parenting and assertiveness. The study recommended that parents of teens be mindful of how parenting style affects their children's assertiveness.

Perceptions of Self-Efficacy and Perceived Benefits in Adolescents About Covid-19 Vaccine in the Working Area of Telaga Dewa Health Center, Bengkulu City

SARS-COV-2 is the virus that causes Corona Virus Disease-19, an infectious disease. As of April 17, 2022, Bengkulu, one of the corona virus-infected provinces, has 29,099 confirmed cases and 167 fatalities. The new goal of 52% of 2,215 youth has not been met in terms of youth vaccination rates. The study's objective was to examine how adolescents in Bengkulu City's Telaga Dewa Health Center worked with the Covid-19 vaccine. In-depth interviews with theory of the health belief model and focus group discussion approaches are two of the qualitative methods used in this study to get information. The results are given as descriptive data that has been prepared verbally based on the outcomes of in-depth interviews with informants. Teenagers (15–17 years old) who were divided into 5 groups 5 who had received vaccinations and 5 who had not as well as 2 support groups consisting of parents of teenagers and Covid-19 vaccine professionals served as the study's informants. In order to implement the health belief model, this study collected data from a group of adolescents who had received vaccinations and those who had not. It was discovered that the adolescents had a positive perception of their vulnerability, were aware of the seriousness of the Covid-19 virus which can be fatal and the advantages of the Covid-19 vaccine. However, based on the experiences of those closest to them, the adolescents were still unclear about the vaccine's side effects. Adolescent immunization rates should be increased, according to recommendations.

NAVIGATING PUBERTY WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TEENAGERS: EMPOWERING PARENTS THROUGH A SEXUALITY EDUCATION WORKSHOP

Adolescence is a crucial phase of development, marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes. Navigating these changes for teenagers with special needs can be particularly challenging. Addressing these topics is essential to ensure holistic well-being and healthy development of teenagers with special needs. This workshop aimed to equip parents with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to navigate conversations about puberty and sexuality effectively. This paper is to present the findings of this workshop focused on puberty and sexuality education for parents of teenagers with special needs. A diverse group of parents of teenagers with special needs were recruited through Facebook groups, special schools, and community organizations. Prior to the workshop participants were invited to answer questions regarding their concerns about their special needs child sexuality. A total of 150 parents responded to this qualitative survey. The workshop includes a slot for a sexuality education lecture and a hands-on practical session focusing on managing menstruation and masturbation. A total of 69 participants for the workshop were required to answer pre and post-questionnaires – to determine the knowledge, perceptions, dedication, and willingness in delivering sexual information to teenagers with special needs.

Being a parent of a teenager with illicit drug use - a qualitative interview study

Background Parents of teenagers who use illicit drugs experience a high degree of family burden and mental health issues but have received little attention in research. The aim of this study was to gain new knowledge of the situation of parents of teenage children with drug use. Method Fifteen semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with parents who received support or treatment with their teenagers at outpatient treatment clinics in Sweden. The data was analyzed with thematic textual analysis. Results Based on Scheff’s theory of emotions, four central themes were identified in the parents’ experiences: parental strategies, shame, coping with stress, and communication as a protective factor. Parents had a heavy family burden and reported problem-focused and emotion-focused behaviors which created shame, impaired communication between parent and child, and a lack of trust. Shame may shape the parents’ discomfort in seeking help from relatives and professional support. Conclusions Clinical practice should pay attention to the impact of shame, behavior patterns as vulnerabilities and protective factors, and how communication and understanding can be developed. We argue that Scheff’s theory of emotions is useful to understand parents in crisis and that its concepts may be of use if applied in family support.

Is it feasible to involve parents of teenagers with ASD in their language teaching? A case study in Greece

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder puts a significant strain on the family. During secondary education, when the brain is rewired, language learning becomes a challenge for ASD students and their parents. Using this as a foundation, this article’s main objective is to know the opinions and attitudes that characterize the parents of adolescents with ASD regarding the teaching of the Greek language to their children. Through a descriptive qualitative study, with a semi-structured interview of 32 items (n=30 parents) and an in-depth analysis, this goal has been accomplished. The main conclusion that has been reached is that participants-parents applaud their own assistance in the educational process, claiming though for special education teachers’ cooperation, support from the Greek State and availability of specialized staff and resources to carry out smoothly the language learning process, with the aim of optimal outcomes in the linguistic competencies for their ASD adolescents.

The Spillover of Parenting Stress Onto Marital Qualities and Communication During Parenting Disagreements: A Relational Turbulence Theory Perspective

ABSTRACT This study engages relational turbulence theory to examine relationship functioning and communication among parents of teenagers. The hypotheses assessed associations between relational uncertainty and disrupted interdependence, and communication during conflict episodes related to childrearing, and considered parenting stress and coparenting alliance as antecedents of relationship parameters. Married, parents of teen children (n = 349) reported their relationship experiences, parenting stress, and coparenting alliance. Then, parents recalled a recent disagreement with their spouse related to their teen and reported their communication tactics during the conversation. The results suggested that parenting stress was positively associated with relational uncertainty and interference from a partner, which in turn, predicted more negative conflict communication. Coparenting alliance was negatively associated with relational uncertainty and partner interference, and positively associated with facilitation from a partner. Parenting stress attenuated the relationship between coparenting alliance and relationship parameters. Implications for relational turbulence theory, family scholars, and parents of teens are discussed.

Behaviour of Adolescent Boys and Girls with Intact and Impaired Intellect Intellect (Based on Parents’ Assessment)

The article presents results of parents’ assessment study comparison on safe behaviour of teenagers with unimpaired and impaired intellect in dangerous situations. A total of 105 parents (mainly mothers) of 15-17 year old teenagers participated in the study: 47 parents of teenagers with unimpaired intellect, 58 parents of teenagers with impaired intellect (mild mental handicap), 54 parents of boys, 51 parents of girls. Through parental questionnaires, data on the safety behaviour of teenagers was obtained according to the absence/presence of intellectual disabilities and according to sexual identity in different situations concerning their safe/dangerous behaviour on the road, on a walk, when using electrical appliances, sharp cutting objects, etc. The findings reveal the justification basis to form a safe behaviour culture in teenagers, if they have or do not have impaired intellect or if they belong to different sexes.

Parenting the TikTok algorithm: An algorithm awareness as process approach to online risks and opportunities

Teens inhabit an algorithmically curated digital world. Thus, algorithm awareness has emerged as a critical digital skill for parents of teens to mitigate online risks and maximize online opportunities. This study explores how parents’ algorithm awareness of the TikTok “For You” feed relates to perceived online risks and opportunities as well as parental mediation strategies. A survey of U.S. parents found that greater algorithm awareness on TikTok was associated with more negative attitudes about the TikTok algorithm via the mediator of perceived TikTok risks. Parents with negative attitudes about algorithms on TikTok were more likely to prohibit their teenager from using TikTok, but algorithm awareness and attitudes were unassociated with other parental mediation strategies. This study contributes to research on digital parenting practices, suggesting that (a) perceptions of risks, not opportunities, frame the algorithm awareness process for parents and (b) algorithm awareness may operate differently than other digital skills.

Barriers to human papillomavirus vaccine uptake: role of state religiosity and healthcare professionals' participation in a state vaccine program.

Despite the known benefits of preventing human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers, HPV vaccine coverage is low in the United States. Grounded in Social Ecological theory, we assessed the macro-level (state) and meso-level (organization) factors associated with HPV vaccine initiation and up-to-date. Data from 2020 National Immunization Survey-Teen were used to study a sample of 20 163 US adolescents (aged 13-17 years). The data were collected from each teen's parents or guardians and health-care professionals. Weighted prevalence estimates were calculated, and multivariable regression analyses were conducted. The prevalence of HPV vaccine initiation was 75.1% and of remaining up-to-date was 58.6%. At the macro level, teens living in states with high and moderate religiosity had lower odds of HPV vaccine initiation (high religiosity adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 0.63, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.50 to 0.78; moderate religiosity AOR = 0.68, 95% CI = 0.55 to 0.85) and up-to-date (high religiosity AOR = 0.69, 95% CI = 0.56 to 0.85; moderate religiosity AOR = 0.74, 95% CI = 0.61 to 0.91) than states with low religiosity. At the meso level, when none of their healthcare professionals ordered vaccine from the state, teens had lower odds of initiation (AOR = 0.68, 95% CI = 0.53 to 0.87) and up-to-date (AOR = 0.76, 95% CI = 0.60 to 0.95) than teens whose healthcare professionals ordered vaccine from the state. In addition, race and ethnicity, age, mother's education level, household income, well-child examination status, and doctor's recommendation were significantly associated with HPV vaccine uptake. A multiprong approach is needed to address religious and systemic barriers to HPV vaccination and expand healthcare professionals' access and enrollment in state vaccine initiatives, such as the Vaccine for Children program.

The “Psychologization” of Self-Images: Parents Views on the Gendered Dynamics of Sexting and Teen Social Media Cultures

This paper reports on data from interviews conducted with parents of high school-aged teens as part of a study which was aimed at better understanding the gendered dimensions of youth sexting and social media use, and the community responses to it. Here, we outline the findings on parents’ key concerns around digital and social media, their perceptions of the gendered dynamics of youth self-imaging practices, and their attitudes towards sexting and potentially “sexualized” self-images. Echoing other research in this area, parents were not overly concerned about sexting, nor sexual image-sharing or sexual media use among teens. Rather, their key concerns were more generally about the intensities and pressures of constant contact with peers in the digital era. They did, however, articulate key gender differences and socialization processes around youth self-imaging practices. We discuss the gendered cultural “attunements to sexualization” that parents negotiate in relation to social media image-sharing practices and suggest that the perspectives and experiences described can be understood as part of a broader cultural “psychologization”, and often psycho-pathologizing, of youth self-images in digitally networked intimate publics that is particularly intense around the vectors of gender and sexuality.

The Turkish version of the problem areas in diabetes-parents of teens (P-PAID-T): Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity

ObjectiveTo examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Problem Areas in Diabetes- Parents of Teens (P-PAID-T) scale and its psychometric properties for determining the parents' diabetes-related distress. MethodsThe study included the parents of 200 adolescents with T1DM for at least a year. P-PAID-T and a demographic data form were used for data collection. Davis technique was used for the content validity of the scale. The scale's reliability was tested using test-retest, and its internal reliability was analyzed with Cronbach's alpha test. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to analyze the factor structure. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate the fit of the scale. Results69.5% (n = 139) of the participants were mothers. Compared to the fathers, the mothers' mean P-PAID-T score was significantly higher. Parents of sons, who used insulin injections for their children, and had a college degree or higher education level had higher P-PAID-T scores. The test-retest correlation coefficient of the scale was 0.977. The Cronbach α value of the scale was 0.901. The results of confirmatory factor analysis were x2/df = 2.931, GFI = 0.736, CFI = 0.711, NFI = 0.628, NNFI = 0.660, RMSEA = 0.141. ConclusionThe Turkish version of P-PAID-T was a valid and reliable screening tool for measuring diabetes stress in parents of adolescents with T1DM. Practice implicationsNurses could use the Turkish version of P-PAID-T to monitor parental diabetes distress and organize interventions; also Turkish P-PAID-T could facilitate research on diabetes distress for parents of adolescents with T1DM.

Hubungan Pola Asuh Orang Tua dan Budaya dengan Kejadian Cyberbullying pada Remaja

Introduction: Cyberbullying is an act that will have physical, psychological emotional, psychosocial, and school-related impacts. Objectives: This research was conducted to see the relationship between parenting and culture with the incidence of cyberbullying among adolescents at MTsn 16, East Jakarta 2022. Method: Observational study with a cross-sectional research design. The population in this study were all 9th-grade students at MTsN 16 East Jakarta, totaling 582 students. Meanwhile, the sample to be used was calculated using the Slovin formula, namely 237 students and female students. Modification of the Revised Cyberbullying Inventory (RCBI), while parenting style uses the Parenting Style and Dimension Questionnaire (PSDQ) measurement tool, and culture uses the Middle Schools Environmental Literacy Instrument (MSELI) measurement tool. Result: The results show that there is no relationship between parenting and culture variables and the incidence of cyberbullying in adolescents with a p-value of 0.508 (p-value&gt; 0.05). Conclusion: It is expected that teenage parents will always pay attention to their children when using social media.

Foster care, kinship care, and the transition to adulthood: Do child welfare system processes explain differences in outcomes?

Despite longstanding policy preferences favoring kinship care placements over non-relative family foster care placements, research findings on the benefits of kinship care vary by measurement, assessed outcome, follow-up period, and other study design elements. We examined early adulthood outcomes—incarceration and teen parenthood—among WI youth who entered foster care in early-to-middle childhood (ages 5–10). Results suggest that initial placement in kin or nonrelative kinship care was not significantly related to imprisonment or teenage parenthood directly; however, first placement in kinship care is associated with fewer moves, longer duration in care, and a higher probability of a new maltreatment investigation, which in turn is related to long-term outcomes. Further, a new maltreatment investigation was an important mediator and was significantly associated with a higher probability of incarceration and teenage parenthood. This study provides mechanisms on the ways in which first placement setting influences incarceration and teenage parenthood. Findings provide important policy and practice implications on how children’s experiences in foster care, based on their initial placement type, can lead to maladaptive outcomes.