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Predictors of Parenting and Infant Outcomes for Impoverished Adolescent Parents

Melissa L Whitson1, Andrew Martinez2, Carmen Ayala3

  • 1University of New Haven.

Journal of Family Social Work
|November 8, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Depression and low social support in adolescent mothers increase risks for child maltreatment and developmental delays. Older maternal age during pregnancy correlates with higher school retention rates.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Child Development
  • Social Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Adolescent mothers and their children face significant risks for adverse outcomes.
  • Impoverished adolescent mothers are a particularly vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine risk and protective factors influencing outcomes for impoverished adolescent mothers and their children.
  • To identify factors associated with parenting stress, child maltreatment, and developmental status.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 172 impoverished adolescent mothers was studied.
  • Multiple regression analyses were used to assess the impact of various factors.

Main Results:

  • Maternal depression was linked to increased parenting stress, higher risk of child maltreatment, and developmental delays in children.
  • Restricted social support for adolescent mothers was associated with a greater risk of child maltreatment.
  • Older maternal age during pregnancy was positively correlated with school retention.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions should address maternal mental health and social support to mitigate risks.
  • Programs supporting adolescent mothers should consider age-related factors for educational continuity.
  • Addressing these factors can improve outcomes for adolescent mothers and their children.

Keywords:
Adolescent parentsmaternal depressionrisk and protective factorssocial support

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