Pregnancy and parenthood among young people in and leaving care: what are the influencing factors, and what makes a difference in providing support?
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Pregnancy and parenthood among young people in and leaving care : what are the influencing factors, and what makes a difference in providing support? / Chase, Elaine; Maxwell, Claire; Knight, Abigail; Aggleton, Peter.
In: Journal of Adolescence, Vol. 29, No. 3, 01.06.2006, p. 437-451.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Pregnancy and parenthood among young people in and leaving care
T2 - what are the influencing factors, and what makes a difference in providing support?
AU - Chase, Elaine
AU - Maxwell, Claire
AU - Knight, Abigail
AU - Aggleton, Peter
PY - 2006/6/1
Y1 - 2006/6/1
N2 - Previous research has shown increased vulnerability to teenage parenthood for young people with experience of local authority care. This study explored factors contributing to early pregnancy and parenthood among young people in and leaving care; the types of support available; and the extent to which services are perceived as accessible. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 63 young people. The study findings suggest that young people's experiences both prior to, and during care, influence their decisions in relation to pregnancy and impact on how they view and engage with services. The implications of these findings are discussed in the light of recent changes in legislation and services throughout England.
AB - Previous research has shown increased vulnerability to teenage parenthood for young people with experience of local authority care. This study explored factors contributing to early pregnancy and parenthood among young people in and leaving care; the types of support available; and the extent to which services are perceived as accessible. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 63 young people. The study findings suggest that young people's experiences both prior to, and during care, influence their decisions in relation to pregnancy and impact on how they view and engage with services. The implications of these findings are discussed in the light of recent changes in legislation and services throughout England.
KW - Care leavers
KW - Looked after young people
KW - Parenthood
KW - Teenage pregnancy
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=33646805414&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.adolescence.2006.01.003
DO - 10.1016/j.adolescence.2006.01.003
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 16519930
AN - SCOPUS:33646805414
VL - 29
SP - 437
EP - 451
JO - Journal of Adolescence
JF - Journal of Adolescence
SN - 0140-1971
IS - 3
ER -
ID: 202860916