Young mothers’ perceptions of teenage pregnancy in Vredendal : a social cognitive learning approach

Adolescent and sexual reproductive health has been identified as among the most important health and development priorities by the South African development (Department of Health, 1995; African National Congress, 1994). The South African government, like many governments in the sub-Saharan region...

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Main Author:	Julie, Victoria Justine
Other Authors:	Semenya B.
Format:	Others
Language:	en
Published:	2013
Subjects:	Adolescence Development stages Teenage pregnancy Sexuality and reproductive health Social Cognitive Learning Theory 155.5330968731 Teenage pregnancy > South Africa > Vredendal Teenage mothers > South Africa > Vredendal > Attitudes Social perception > South Africa > Vredendal Adolescent psychology > South Africa > Vredendal Teenagers > Sexual behavior > South Africa > Vredendal
Online Access:	Julie, Victoria Justine (2013) Young mothers’ perceptions of teenage pregnancy in Vredendal : a social cognitivie learning approach, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/11869> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/11869

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spelling	ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-uir.unisa.ac.za-10500-118692018-11-19T17:14:28Z Young mothers’ perceptions of teenage pregnancy in Vredendal : a social cognitive learning approach Julie, Victoria Justine Semenya B. Adolescence Development stages Teenage pregnancy Sexuality and reproductive health Social Cognitive Learning Theory 155.5330968731 Teenage pregnancy -- South Africa -- Vredendal Teenage mothers -- South Africa -- Vredendal -- Attitudes Social perception -- South Africa -- Vredendal Adolescent psychology -- South Africa -- Vredendal Teenagers -- Sexual behavior -- South Africa -- Vredendal Adolescent and sexual reproductive health has been identified as among the most important health and development priorities by the South African development (Department of Health, 1995; African National Congress, 1994). The South African government, like many governments in the sub-Saharan region view with concern the region’s rapid population growth and high birth rates particularly among adolescents. This study investigated the perceptions of young mothers regarding teenage pregnancy. Eight participants who live in Vredendal, a predominantly Coloured area in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, were selected for interviewing using convenient sampling. Transcripts of unstructured interviews were analysed using thematic content analysis. The findings of the study suggest that young mothers initially perceive teenage pregnancy negatively. These perceptions progressively changes to a positive one. Furthermore, the results indicate a limited awareness of available preventative interventions. Results further show participants tend to experience their relationships with significant others as positive. Psychology M. A. (Research Consultation) 2013-10-17T12:00:56Z 2013-10-17T12:00:56Z 2013-01 Dissertation Julie, Victoria Justine (2013) Young mothers’ perceptions of teenage pregnancy in Vredendal : a social cognitivie learning approach, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/11869> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/11869 en University of South Africa 1 online resource (iii, 107 leaves)
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topic	Adolescence Development stages Teenage pregnancy Sexuality and reproductive health Social Cognitive Learning Theory 155.5330968731 Teenage pregnancy -- South Africa -- Vredendal Teenage mothers -- South Africa -- Vredendal -- Attitudes Social perception -- South Africa -- Vredendal Adolescent psychology -- South Africa -- Vredendal Teenagers -- Sexual behavior -- South Africa -- Vredendal
spellingShingle	Adolescence Development stages Teenage pregnancy Sexuality and reproductive health Social Cognitive Learning Theory 155.5330968731 Teenage pregnancy -- South Africa -- Vredendal Teenage mothers -- South Africa -- Vredendal -- Attitudes Social perception -- South Africa -- Vredendal Adolescent psychology -- South Africa -- Vredendal Teenagers -- Sexual behavior -- South Africa -- Vredendal Julie, Victoria Justine Young mothers’ perceptions of teenage pregnancy in Vredendal : a social cognitive learning approach
description	Adolescent and sexual reproductive health has been identified as among the most important health and development priorities by the South African development (Department of Health, 1995; African National Congress, 1994). The South African government, like many governments in the sub-Saharan region view with concern the region’s rapid population growth and high birth rates particularly among adolescents. This study investigated the perceptions of young mothers regarding teenage pregnancy. Eight participants who live in Vredendal, a predominantly Coloured area in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, were selected for interviewing using convenient sampling. Transcripts of unstructured interviews were analysed using thematic content analysis. The findings of the study suggest that young mothers initially perceive teenage pregnancy negatively. These perceptions progressively changes to a positive one. Furthermore, the results indicate a limited awareness of available preventative interventions. Results further show participants tend to experience their relationships with significant others as positive. === Psychology === M. A. (Research Consultation)
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Young mothers’ perceptions of teenage pregnancy in Vredendal : a social cognitive learning approach

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