Sources of stress and support and maternal resources of homeless teenage mothers

Mikki Meadows-Oliver; Lois S. Sadler; Martha K. Swartz; Patricia Ryan-Krause

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Sources of stress and support and maternal resources of homeless teenage mothers

Mikki Meadows-Oliver, Lois S. Sadler, Martha K. Swartz, Patricia Ryan-Krause

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PROBLEM: Homeless families headed by young mothers are increasing. This preliminary study describes the characteristics of 17 homeless teenage mothers (HTM). METHODS: HTMs completed questionnaires researching depression, self-esteem, maternal competence, and sources of stress and support. FINDINGS: HTMs had positive maternal competence and self-esteem scores. When compared to housed mothers, HTMs were younger, had more depressive symptoms and negative life events, and fewer social supports. CONCLUSIONS: HTMs represent a high-risk group with fewer available supports and many complex life stressors. School-based programs can benefit HTMs by offering support, helping them continue their education, and assisting with on-site school-based childcare.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	116-125
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
Volume	20
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6171.2007.00093.x
State	Published - 2007

Keywords

Adolescent mothers
Depression
Homeless
Social support

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Phychiatric Mental Health
Pediatrics
Psychiatry and Mental health

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