Citation

Rosen D. Violence Against Women 2004; 10(1): 6-28.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801203256069

PMID

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Abstract

This study explores the relationship between teenage pregnancy and male partner violence by examining the prevalence and effect of partner violence in a sample of new adolescent mothers. Data for this study are drawn from in-depth interviews with 35 new teenage mothers who had never been in, were currently involved in, or had recently exited from abusive partner relationships. The effect of partner violence on contraceptive use and pregnancy resolution are discussed as important variables in order to understand adolescent pregnancy. The role of social support is discussed as an important buffer for many of the adolescent mothers.