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Abstract
There is increasing evidence that younger sisters of childbearing teenagers are at increased risk for adolescent childbearing. We critically review this research and discuss three plausible theoretical explanations (social modeling, shared parenting influences, and shared societal risk) why the younger sisters of childbearing adolescents would themselves be at risk for teenage pregnancy. Considerations for preventive interventions aimed at the younger sisters of pregnant teenagers and directions for future research are discussed.Keywords: Adolescent Pregnancy; Americas; Biology; Communication; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Relationships; Fertility; Knowledge Sources; Models, Theoretical; North America; Northern America; Peer Groups; Population; Population Dynamics; Reproductive Behavior; Research Methodology; Risk Factors; Siblings; Socioeconomic Factors; United States
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1577959 DOI: 10.1097/00004703-199204000-00010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Dev Behav Pediatr ISSN: 0196-206X Impact factor: 2.225