...TEENAGE PREGNANCY Introduction One should start by saying that teenage pregnancy is a complex and controversial social issue in the USA of teenage females getting pregnant. In the underdeveloped countries the practice of having teenage pregnancies is not unique but rather is usual since most women are expected to be married and have children before they turn 20. The problem for the society with teenage pregnancies is that teenagers are believed not to be ready emotionally and financially to raise their children even though they are indeed physiologically capable of producing offspring. Teenage girls when getting pregnant typically are involved in some form of school education and do depend on their parents and relatives at least to a certain degree. In most cases the father of the baby in teenage pregnancy is of similar age and thus is also financially and emotionally unprepared to raise a baby. Dependence on his parents is also the fact. Body Teenage pregnancy rates have gone up over the years. This is due to our exposure to sexual content on television and our lack of sexual orientation we give our kids or our parents give us. Teenage pregnancy has been labeled as a major social and health problem and has become a key policy area in several industrialized countries. In England, current policy aims to have teenage pregnancy rates for under-18s by 2010, and to reduce teenage parents’ risk of...
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...teenage pregnancy is a complex and controversial social issue in the USA of teenage females getting pregnant. In the underdeveloped countries the practice of having teenage pregnancies is not unique but rather is usual since most women are expected to be married and have children before they turn 20. The problem for the society with teenage pregnancies is that teenagers are believed not to be ready emotionally and financially to raise their children even though they are indeed physiologically capable of producing offspring. Teenage girls when getting pregnant typically are involved in some form of school education and do depend on their parents and relatives at least to a certain degree. In most cases the father of the baby in teenage pregnancy is of similar age and thus is also financially and emotionally unprepared to raise a baby. Dependence on his parents is also the fact. The greatest concern in teenage pregnancy is seen when the mother was below the age of consent when the child was conceived while the father was clearly above the age of consent. If a teenage mother chooses not to keep the child she has two options: Abortion. The child is not even born and the pregnancy is interrupted (Edelman, 2003). Adoption. The child is born, yet the mother gives it away. According to various researches in the USA more than 30% of teenage pregnancies result in abortions. At the same time the relationship between a teenage mother and a father usually turns into a single...
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...to seven days. It is a time when a female becomes physically, emotionally, and mentally affected. It has been known to be a women’s worse nightmare. It’s the infamous menstrual cycle. The only thing that makes this time manageable is a good, reliable tampon. The Tampax Pearl ad persuades buyers to purchase their product through role models, settings, and props. The ad context is directed towards the teenage female population. A high school football field is the setting for the ad. The main characters portrayed are high school cheerleaders. They are all dressed in matching uniforms with blue and white tops, white skirts, and white shoes. They are perceived to be cheering in the middle of a high school football game. There is a girl doing a toe touch as she is tossed into the air by three other cheerleaders. There is a look of uncertainty on her face, as she attempts to smile. This brings a bit of humor to the ad. Above her head is the text reading “At a moment like THIS, I don’t care if my tampons came in a little black box.” The other 4 cheerleaders are doing individual jumps in the background. Near the bottom of the ad is a Tampax box that has the shape of a heart on the front of the package. Beneath the logo are the words “Outsmart Mother Nature,” outlined in pink. The bottom center of the ad also reads “Tampax Pearl with Cleanguard protects better than Kotex.” To persuade potential buyers the Tampax Company uses teenage role models. The girls in the ad...
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...has affected America, specifically teenage girls. The article “Fat and Happy?” by Hillel Schwartz points out how society disavows fat people and exposes how poorly they are treated. Roberta Seid takes a slightly different approach in her article “Too ‘Close to the Bone’” and explores the idea that girls obsess over a perfect body and this obsession takes a large toll on...
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...The Effects of Teenage Relationships Different relationships affect teenagers in various ways. Friends impact teenagers almost the same amount as their parents. Teenagers go to their friends for help or to ask questions that they could not ask their parents about. Most of the time their friends give them good advice but then there is the down side when they put pressure on their friends to do something like to smoke, drink, and do drugs. In most cases they tell their friends how to dress and act when around certain people. Love relationships just make it even harder for a teenager to get a good education. Some start to fail in school because they are hanging out with their boyfriend or girlfriend instead of doing their work. Throughout adolescence, teenagers are positively and negatively impacted by several relationships such as friends, family, and love relationships. Friends have a big influence on teenagers because they can say and do many of things to teenagers who think they were friends. They also start rumors and take their friends girlfriend or boyfriend and have them cheat on their friend. Some go out to drink, smoke, or to do drugs just to have fun but some think of driving home and most teenagers do not even make it to their driveways. Some teenagers who are so depressed about their social problems even think about committing suicide. Most start to hurt others turn into “goth’s” by dressing in all black. Many of depressed people show how they feel by dressing differently...
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...Teenage Pregnancy Unit Teenage pregnancy: an overview of the research evidence Introduction In 1999 the government’s ten-year national Teenage Pregnancy Strategy was launched. The main aims of the strategy are to: • Reduce the rate of teenage conceptions with the specific aim of halving the rate of conceptions among under-18s, and to set a firmly established downward trend in the rate of conceptions among under-16s, by 2010 • Increase the participation of teenage parents in education, training and employment to 60% by 2010, to reduce their risk of long-term social exclusion. This briefing presents headline findings from key research relating to teenage pregnancy and parenthood which has emerged (mainly) since the launch of the strategy. The topics covered include research on young people’s sexual behaviour; sources of sex and relationships information; what works in preventing teenage pregnancy; who is at risk of becoming a teenage parent; how to support teenage parents, and many more. It draws on a range of sources including systematic reviews of the effectiveness of prevention and support interventions, national surveys and primary research studies. The emphasis is on the UK and specifically English research. It was compiled by Catherine Dennison, Research Manager supporting the Teenage Pregnancy Unit. Although not representing a systematic or exhaustive search of the published literature, the briefing is intended to be of use to those engaged in implementing the Teenage...
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...Statement of Problem What are the effects of teenage pregnancy in the community of Franklyn Town? Research Question 1. What is the level of teenage pregnancy in my community? 2. What are the causes of teenage pregnancy in my community? 3. How does teenage pregnancy impact in my community? 4. What are the appropriate solution community members and or government ,agencies can implement to reduce the level of teenage pregnancy in my community? Reason for research The community of Franklyn town is located in East Kingston, Jamaica. Franklyn Town is an inner city community with a very high teenage pregnancy rate. As a member of the community, for 16 years I realized that the prevalence of teenage pregnancy is wide spread in this community and the members of different families are facing the same problems. I made the decision to do this research in my community of Franklyn Town not only because I reside there. It is more convenient and the families in the community will benefit from the findings and solutions that will be made during this research. Based on the above, the decision was made to carry out this investigation to determine the cause of teenage pregnancy and the effect it has on the community. Method of investigation In order to collect data for the completion of the investigation questionnaires’ were issued. The use of questionnaires although challenging provided survey and vantage use in that: 1. It guarantees confidentially...
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...Pregnancy Intentions and Teenage Pregnancy Among Latinas: A Mediation Analysis Luv Touchet HCS/465 May 5, 2014 Patricia Dehof Pregnancy Intentions and Teenage Pregnancy Among Latinas: A Mediation Analysis Teenage Latinas tend to have higher pregnancy rates than their fellow black and white teenagers. The researchers in this article that conducted this survey focused on a group of 1,000 females, aged 15-19 of diverse groups, including 213 female Latinas. In this article, adolescent Latinas had intentions of and were pleased to have become pregnant versus their black and non-Latina counterparts. The problem that my chosen article focuses on is high rates of teenage pregnancy among Latinas than those of white and black ethnic groups. With higher pregnancy rates, this is an indication of performing unprotected sexual activities, which leads to higher risks of sexually transmitted diseases. High pregnancy rates can lead to other health and social risk factors such as being a single mother, dropping out of school, and living in poverty. Health and social risk factors should be a means to have interventions to reduce intentional and unintended pregnancies. These risk factors can be avoided with access to contraceptives and mentoring the youth. This article discusses how Latina teenagers feel about pregnancy and would steps can be done to reduce this problem. Health care professionals should study high pregnancy rates among Latina...
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...Teenage Pregnancy Unit Teenage pregnancy: an overview of the research evidence Introduction In 1999 the government’s ten-year national Teenage Pregnancy Strategy was launched. The main aims of the strategy are to: • Reduce the rate of teenage conceptions with the specific aim of halving the rate of conceptions among under-18s, and to set a firmly established downward trend in the rate of conceptions among under-16s, by 2010 • Increase the participation of teenage parents in education, training and employment to 60% by 2010, to reduce their risk of long-term social exclusion. This briefing presents headline findings from key research relating to teenage pregnancy and parenthood which has emerged (mainly) since the launch of the strategy. The topics covered include research on young people’s sexual behaviour; sources of sex and relationships information; what works in preventing teenage pregnancy; who is at risk of becoming a teenage parent; how to support teenage parents, and many more. It draws on a range of sources including systematic reviews of the effectiveness of prevention and support interventions, national surveys and primary research studies. The emphasis is on the UK and specifically English research. It was compiled by Catherine Dennison, Research Manager supporting the Teenage Pregnancy Unit. Although not representing a systematic or exhaustive search of the published literature, the briefing is intended to be of use to those engaged in implementing the Teenage...
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...Persuasive Paper How Teen Pregnancy Can Effect Teens 8/5/13 ENG/215 By Nick Matthew Sahlin Teenage pregnancy is technically defined as occurring when a woman under the age of 20 becomes pregnant. Numerous teenagers nowadays happen be teenage mothers. There have being several approaches to look at when this does affect all of young girls within ensuing sections i`m going to put in plain words the countless issues each and every teenage mother goes during the course of common lifetime along with their time ahead. I`m going to inform various possibilities in addition to discussing change in a young girl’s experience. The social efficient effect teenage birth will cause beginning sequence lack of knowledge along with deprivation, also perpetual shortage relatives with social livelihood arrangements required construct beneficial lifetime. Teenagers that are pregnant happen to be a big aspect concerned in conjunction with institute failure figures. Nowadays, teenage pregnancy has become a growing concern and therefore to look into the various causes of teenage pregnancy has become crucial in order to deal with the issue carefully. There are serious health risks must be taken by young mothers and their babies, hence made teenage pregnancy are widely dishearten. Teenage Pregnancy are more common in developed countries, particularly USA. Teenage pregnancy refers to pregnancy occurs in young girls, mostly in the range of age 13 to 17 years old. Pregnancy that...
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...Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….2 Objectives of the Study……………………………………………………………....3 Significance of the Study…………………………………………………………….4 Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………………5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Early Pregnancy…………………………...6 Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………… 7-8 II . CHAPTER 2 Review of Related Literature…………………………………………………….9-10 III. CHAPTER 3 Research Methodology………………………………………………………….11-13 * Research Instruments * Research Procedure * Research Design IV . CHAPTER 4 Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation Data…………………………….14-23 * July 11 World Population Day * Their health and their future * The changing social context * Education Information * Latest Survey Result (Teenage Report) * Knowledge of Contraceptive V . CHAPTER 5 Summary, Conclusion, Recommendation & Bibliography………………24-26 CURRICULUM VITAE……………………………………………………………27-35 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researchers would like to thank this following people who make this research possible: Mr. Arvin Maturan Genovate, for giving us the opportunity to make this research Mrs. Suarez, Mrs....
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...Teenage Suicide Victoria Campbell Liberty University Abstract Teenage suicide has become an epidemic, spreading rampantly across the United States and throughout the entire world. Every year, numerous teenagers make the decision to end his or her life. Suicidal adolescents can be from all aspects and walks of life. Each gender, every race, and every socioeconomic status is affected by teenage suicide. The ongoing crisis of teenage or adolescent suicide is in need of further understanding and attention. Extensive research is needed in hope of saving every adolescent that is suicidal. Certain questions need to be taken into consideration in order to understand a suicidal teenager. What could possibly drive a teenager to want to take his or her life? What are some signs that a teenager is contemplating about committing suicide? Who is able to help a suicidal teenager and what can be done to prevent teenage suicide? What interventions are already in place and what actions need to be implemented? Teenage Suicide Every death is a tragedy for a family, but when a teenager decides to end his or her own life, it seems to be even more heartbreaking. The family, friends, and the entire community are left questioning what could have possibly gone wrong and how this could have occurred. They are constantly wondering why this had to happen and what was going on in that teenager’s life to make him or her want to commit suicide. By recognizing at risk teenagers, having proper understanding...
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...teen pregnancy is said to be because of more effective birth control. (Womanshealthchannel.com teen pregnancy overview, consequences of teenage pregnancy) Teenage mothers have a lower income; eighty percent of teen mothers rely on welfare at some point. Teenage mothers are more likely to drop out of school, and more likely to have been or will be alcoholics and substance abuse. Woman who become pregnant as teens will have a more likely chance to have birthing difficulties and difficulties with there children, such as kids to teen mothers are more likely to have social, emotional, and physical problems. Children of teen mothers have an increased risk of being abused and or neglected. (teenage pregnancy and health risks to the baby, womanshealthchannel.com Boys of teen parents are thirteen percent more likely to be incarcerated later in life, and girls born to teen mothers are twenty percent more likely to be teen mothers themselves. (Teenage pregnancy and health and risks to the baby womanshealthchannel.com) (Nolan, Mary in Just the facts about Teenage pregnancy). Babies that are born to teenage mothers have greater risks such as, being born too early, have infections during their first year, having breathing problems, and be at risk with sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. Sexual abuse is also a cause of teenage pregnancy. Most females are sexually abused by a close male relative, such as a father, stepfather, close family, and other close family friends. Most girls that...
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...In today’s world, one simply cannot escape the judgment of others. At the most judgmental time of their lives, teenage girls in the United States struggle to accept themselves while craving the approval of others. As young women strive to reach perfection, the view on women today may influence their dedication for a perfect body. While society shames bigger women for their weight, degrading thoughts begin to take-over the minds of developing teens. Studies show that negative psychological thoughts of oneself often result in eating disorders among teenage girls in the United States; these degrading thoughts can come from clothing companies, the media, and society’s view on women. First, clothing companies can have a big impact on the view that...
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...Statement of the Problem What are the level and causes of teenage pregnancy? Method of investigation In order to collect data from the survey, I have decided to use questionnaires (printed) Using the questionnaire as a form of collecting data has various advantages: \ It requires little time to be completed It guarantees 100% confidentiality due to the fact that it does not require a name Instruments Used to Collect Data Survey of the teenage pregnancy-its level and causes in New Ramble, Bogue Dear teenager, A survey will be carried out in New Ramble, Bogue to determine the level and causes of teenage pregnancy. This study is being conducted as a School Based Assessment for a Social Studies course I am presently pursuing. You are asked to answer all of the following questions honestly. Knowing that you are not required to write your name, no one will know who answered the questions in that particular way. This is not a test so there is no wrong or right answer. Majority of the questions can be answered by a check in a box like this Thank you Yours sincerely R. Finnikin Teenager’s questionnaire 1. Sex Male Female 2. To which age group do you belong? 13-15 16-19 3. To what ethnic group do you belong? African descent Chinese descent Indian descent Mixed descent 4. Have...
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