Paik S J
J Health Soc Policy. 1992;3(3):93-111. doi: 10.1300/J045v03n03_07.
This study is an exploratory research effort to investigate whether an association exists between self concept and teen pregnancy or repetitive teen pregnancy. The study was conducted at a special school for pregnant girls using the Tennessee Self Concept Scale instrument with 148 available sample. The pregnant girls in this study had a lower self concept in general than the norm group and specifically in moral, family and social dimensions. Among these subjects, black girls had a higher self concept in all areas than white girls. There was no statistically significant difference on their scores between the first and repetitive pregnant girls. The self concept measure as a correlate of pregnancy may be selectively utilized for possible identification of the most vulnerable group or cases among teenage girls. A long-term approach to teenage pregnancy would be to improve their self concept through various support services. Significant others in the teenagers' lives may help improve in moral-ethical, family and social area with special concerted efforts.
本研究是一项探索性研究，旨在调查自我概念与青少年怀孕或反复青少年怀孕之间是否存在关联。该研究在一所针对怀孕女孩的特殊学校进行，使用田纳西自我概念量表工具，共有148个有效样本。本研究中的怀孕女孩总体上自我概念低于正常组，尤其是在道德、家庭和社会维度。在这些受试者中，黑人女孩在所有方面的自我概念都高于白人女孩。首次怀孕女孩和反复怀孕女孩的得分在统计学上没有显著差异。作为怀孕相关因素的自我概念测量可被选择性地用于识别少女中最脆弱的群体或案例。解决青少年怀孕问题的长期方法是通过各种支持服务来改善她们的自我概念。青少年生活中的重要他人可以通过特别的协同努力，在道德伦理、家庭和社会领域帮助她们改善。
