Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop and test a causal model a priori. The mediating influence of self-esteem in the relationship among the sociocultural variables of race, social status and family relationships, perception of motherhood, and pregnancy in adolescent females was examined. The Human Agency Model of Behavior developed by the researcher was used as a framework to explore interactions between the variables. In this model, the individual is shown as a self agent in determining behavior.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9314223; ProQuest document ID: 303974166. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Sharon L. Dormire, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Phi Iota, Pi Gamma

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Adolescent Pregnancy, Relationship Self-Esteem, Adolescent Maternal Attitudes

Advisor

Marjorie White

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Florida

Degree Year

1992

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-05-06

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