The effects that adolescent pregnancy has on family life

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine literature pertaining to adolescent pregnancy and the effects it has on family life. There are numerous educational programs available to adolescents that deal with the benefits of abstinence, contraception availability and HIV/STD ramifications, yet our adolescents continue to become sexually active at an alarmingly high rate. As a result of their actions they ultimately risk the possibility of becoming pregnant or impregnating their girlfriend or acquaintance. This qualitative study examined the effects that adolescent pregnancy has on family life by examining a comprehensive review of literature. The information found in this study will be generalizable to other communities and school districts. Based on the data collected from the information found in the literature review, a conclusion and various recommendations were made in the final chapter to the existing human growth and development unit at Medford Area Senior High.