Cultural Differences in the Meaning of Adolescent Pregnancy
- 1 February 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
- Vol. 71 (2) , 93-101
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104438949007100205
Abstract
Based on research performed in a program for pregnant and parenting teenagers, the authors examine the cultural differences in the self-descriptions of black and Hispanic adolescents. Although the family plays an important role in both black and Hispanic cultures, family functioning, role definitions, and expectations for individual members are different. The practice implications of these cultural differences are discussed.Keywords
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