Teen Pregnancy and Parenting

Keri Weed is Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina Aiken, USA.Jody S. Nicholson is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Florida, USA.Jaelyn R. Farris is Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State Harrisburg, USA.

• Preface 1. A Systems Perspective on Myths and Misperceptions 2. Myths and Misperceptions from Research 3. Myths and Misperceptions from Popular Culture 4. Myths and Misperceptions about Teen Pregnancy 5. Myths and Misperceptions about Teen Parents 6. Myths and Misperceptions about Children of Teen Parents 7. Myths and Misperceptions Related to Public Policy 8. Rethinking Cultural Myths

‘This important scholarly work reviews longitudinal studies from the US, the UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South America on teen pregnancy prevention and intervention and investigates cultural myths that have biased research and policy… The volume presents complex theoretical models and is thus appropriate for advanced students, faculty, and professionals… Summing Up: Recommended. Senior-level undergraduates and above.’ - E. R. Paterson, SUNY College at Cortland, in CHOICE, May 2015