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2005

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The Relationship Between Teen Mothers And Academic Achievement, Nichole M. Archer Jan 2005

The Relationship Between Teen Mothers And Academic Achievement, Nichole M. Archer

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In recent years there has been a growing public, professional, and scientific concern about the effects of teenage pregnancy on young women and their offspring (Fergusson & Woodward, 2000). This study aims to identify the root causes for this public concern. The aim of this qualitative study was to determine what factors influenced the level of academic achievement teen mothers accomplished. This study examined services teen mothers accessed during their schooling from the community and schools. Family and work experiences were also looked at in this study. The purpose of this study was to examine early warning signs of academic …