Selected Bibliography of Articles based on Adolescent Family Life

Demonstration and/or Research Projects
September 4, 2008

Abel, Eileen Mazur and Greco, Michele. A Preliminary Evaluation of an Abstinence-Oriented Empowerment Program for Public School Youth. Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 18 No. 3, May 2008, 223-230.

Anderson NL, Koniak-Griffin D, Keenan CK, Uman G, Duggal BR, Casey C. Evaluating the outcomes of parent-child family life education. Scholarly Inquiries in Nursing Practice 1999; 13(3):211-234.

Anderson NLR, Uman GC, Keenan CK, KoniakGriffin D, Casey C. The process of instrument development for ethnically diverse early adolescents. Journal of Early Adolescence 1996; 16(4):427-450.

Aneshensel CS, Fielder EP, Becerra RM. Fertility and fertility-related behavior among Mexican-American and non-Hispanic white female adolescents. Journal of Health and Social Behavior 1989; 30(1):56-76.

Aneshensel CS, Becerra RM, Fielder EP, Schuler RH. Onset of fertility-related events during adolescence: A prospective comparison of Mexican American and non-Hispanic white females. American Journal of Public Health 1990; 80(8):959-963.

Baisch MJ, Goldberg BD, Fox RA, Kinservik MA. Teen pregnancy service: Infant outcomes through two years of age. Journal of Pediatric Nursing 1988; 3(5):329-337.

Baisch MJ, Fox RA, Goldberg BD. Breast-feeding attitudes and practices among adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health Care 1989; 10(1):41-45.

Baisch MJ, Fox RA, Whitten E, Pajewski N. Comparison of breastfeeding attitudes and practices: Low-income adolescents and adult women. Maternal-Child Nursing Journal 1989; 18(1): 61-71.

Barnet B, Duggan AK, Devoe M, Burrell L. The effect of volunteer home visitation for adolescent mothers on parenting and mental health outcomes: a randomized trial. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 2002; 156(12):1216-1222.

Barnet B, Duggan AK, Devoe M. Reduced low birth weight for teenagers receiving prenatal care at a school-based health center: effect of access and comprehensive care. Journal of Adolescent Health 2003; 33(5):349-358.

Barnet B, Liu J, Devoe M. Double jeopardy: Depressive symptoms and rapid subsequent pregnancy in adolescent mothers. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2008; 162(3): 246-252.

Barnet B, Liu J, DeVoe M, Alperovitz-Bichell K, Duggan AK. Home visiting for adolescent mothers: Effects on parenting, maternal life course, and primary care linkage. Annals of Family Medicine 2007; 5: 224-232.

Barth RP, Claycomb M, Loomis A. Services to adolescent fathers. Health and Social Work 1988 (Fall); 277-287.

Black MM, Bentley ME, Papas MA, Oberlander S, Teti LO, McNary S, Le K, O’Connell MO. Delaying second births among adolescent mothers: A randomized controlled trial of a home-based mentoring program. Pediatrics 2006; 118(4): e1087-e1099.

Blake SM, Simkin L, Ledsky R, Perkins C, Calabrese JM. Effects of a parent-child communications intervention on young adolescents' risk for early onset of sexual intercourse. Family Planning Perspectives 2001; 33(2):52-61.

Brindis C, Barth RP, Loomis AB. Continuous counseling: Case management with teenage parents. Social Casework 1987; 68(3):164-172.

Burt M, Kimmich M, Goldmuntz J, Sonenstein FL. Helping pregnant adolescents: Outcomes and costs of service delivery. Final report on the evaluation of adolescent programs. Washington, DC: Urban Institute, 1984.

Cherniss C, Herzog E. Impact of home-based family therapy on maternal and child outcomes in disadvantaged adolescent mothers. Family Relations 1996; 45(1):72-79.

Coard SI, Nitz K, Felice ME. Repeat pregnancy among urban adolescents: sociodemographic, family, and health factors. Adolescence 2000; 35(137): 193-200.

Cox JE, Bevill L, Forsyth J, Missal S, Sherry M, Woods ER. Youth preferences for prenatal and parenting teen services. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 2005; 18(3):167-174.

De Anda D, Becerra RM, Fielder E. In their own words: the life experiences of Mexican-American and white pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal 1990; 7(4):301-308.

Denny G, Young M, Rausch S, Spear C. An evaluation of an abstinence education curriculum series: sex can wait. American Journal of Health Behavior 2002; 26(5):366-377.

Denny G, Young M. An evaluation of an abstinence-only sex education curriculum: an 18-month follow-up. J Sch Health 2006; 76(8):414-422.

Donahue MJ. Technical Report of the National Demonstration Project Field Test of Human Sexuality: Values and Choices. Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute, 1987.

Dunston PJ, Hall GW, Thorne CC. Viewing black adolescent parenting from a familial context: The need for extension of service delivery. In: Battle SF, editor. The Black Adolescent Parent. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, 1987.

East P, Felice ME. Adolescent pregnancy and parenting: Findings from a racially diverse sample. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 1996.

East PL, Felice ME. Pregnancy risk among the younger sisters of pregnant and childbearing adolescents. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 1992; 13(2):128-136.

East PL, Felice ME, Morgan MC. Sisters' and girlfriends' sexual and childbearing behavior: Effects on early adolescent girls' sexual outcomes. Journal of Marriage and the Family 1993; 55(4):953.

East PL, Matthews KL, Felice ME. Qualities of adolescent mothers' parenting. Journal of Adolescent Health 1994; 15(2):163-168.

East PL. The younger sisters of childbearing adolescents: their attitudes, expectations, and behaviors. Child Development 1996; 67(2):267-282.

East PL. Racial and ethnic differences in girls' sexual, marital, and birth expectations. Journal of Marriage and the Family 1998; 60(1):150.

East PL. The first teenage pregnancy in the family: Does it affect mothers' parenting, attitudes, or mother-adolescent communication? Journal of Marriage and the Family 1999; 61(2):306.

East PL, Jacobson LJ. Adolescent childbearing, poverty, and siblings: Taking new direction from the new literature. Family Relations 2000; 49(3):287.

Elster AB, Panzarine S. Teenage fathers. Stresses during gestation and early parenthood. Clinical Pediatrics 1983; 22(10):700-703.

Elster AB, McAnarney ER, Lamb ME. Parental behavior of adolescent mothers. Pediatrics 1983; 71(4):494-503.

Elster AB, Roberts D. The financial impact of a comprehensive adolescent pregnancy program on a university hospital. Journal of Adolescent Health Care 1985; 6(1):17-20.

Elster AB, Lamb ME. Conduct problems of fathers of infants of adolescent mothers. Pediatric Research 1986; 20(4):A153.

Elster AB, Lamb ME, Tavare J, Ralston CW. The medical and psychosocial impact of comprehensive care on adolescent pregnancy and parenthood. JAMA 1987; 258(9):1187-1192.

Elster AB, Lamb ME, Peters L, Kahn J, Tavare J. Judicial involvement and conduct problems of fathers of infants born to adolescent mothers. Pediatrics 1987; 79(2):230-234.

Flood MF. Teenage parents: A school-based intervention approach at Boys Town's Father Flanagan High. Speaking for Children 1984;12-15.

Flood MF, Greenspan S, Mundorf NK. School-based services for pregnant and parenting adolescents. Special Services in the Schools 1985; 2(1):27-44.

Forliti J, Kapp L, Naughton S, Young L. Human Sexuality: Values and Choices: Teachers Manual. Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute, 1985.

Forliti J, Kapp L, Naughton S, Young L. Human Sexuality: Values and Choices: A Guide for Parents of Young Adolescents. Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute, 1985.

Goldberg BD, Baisch MJ, Fox RA. Teen Pregnancy Service. An interdisciplinary health care delivery system utilizing certified nurse-midwives. Journal of Nurse Midwifery 1986; 31(6):263-269.

Hall JA, Henggeler SW, Felice ME, Reynoso T, Williams NM, Sheets R. Adolescent substance use during pregnancy. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 1993; 18(2):265-271.

Hanson RA. Initial parenting attitudes of pregnant adolescents and a comparison with the decision about adoption. Adolescence 1990; 25(99):629-643.

Hardy JB, Duggan AK, Masnyk K, Pearson C. Fathers of children born to young urban mothers. Family Planning Perspectives; 1989; 21(4): 159-163,187.

Hediger ML, Scholl TO, Belsky DH, Ances IG, Salmon RW. Patterns of weight gain in adolescent pregnancy: effects on birth weight and preterm delivery. Obstetrics and Gynecology 1989; 74(1):6-12.

Hediger ML, Scholl TO, Salmon RW. Early weight gain in adolescent pregnancy and fetal outcome. American Journal of Human Biology 1989; 1:665-672.

Hediger ML, Scholl TO, Ances IG, Belsky DH, Salmon RW. Rate and amount of weight gain during adolescent pregnancy: associations with maternal weight-for-height and birth weight. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1990; 52(5):793-799.

Hediger ML, Scholl TO, Schall JI. Implications of the Camden Study of adolescent pregnancy: interactions among maternal growth, nutritional status, and body composition. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1997; 817:281-291.

Herr KM. Adoption vs. parenting decisions among pregnant adolescents. Adolescence 1989; 24(96):795-799.

Hulton LJ. An evaluation of a school-based teenage pregnancy prevention program using a logic model framework. Journal of School Nursing 2007; 23(2): 104-110.

Jordan EA, Duggan AK, Hardy JB. Injuries in children of adolescent mothers: Home safety education associated with decreased injury risk. Pediatrics 1993; 91(2): 481-487

Jorgensen SR. Project Taking Charge - An evaluation of an adolescent pregnancy prevention program. Family Relations 1991; 40(4):373-380.

Jorgensen SR, Potts V, Camp B. Project Taking Charge: 6-month follow-up of a pregnancy prevention program for early adolescents. Family Relations 1993; 42(4):401-406.

Kelly M. Teamwork: A city's response to adolescent pregnancy. Journal of Home Economics 1988; 80:19-23.

Key JD, Gebregziabher MG, Marsh LD, O’Rourke KM. Effectiveness of an intensive, school-based intervention for teen mothers. Journal of Adolescent Health 2008; 42; 394-400.

Key JD, O’Rourke K, Judy N, McKinnon SA. Efficacy of a secondary adolescent pregnancy prevention program: An ecological study before, during and after implementation of the Second Chance Club. International Quarterly of Community Health Education 2006; 24(3): 231-240.

Korenbrot CC, Showstack J, Loomis A, Brindis C. Birth weight outcomes in a teenage pregnancy case management project. Journal of Adolescent Health 1989; 10(2):97-104.

Laftin MT, Wang J, Barry M. A longitudinal study of adolescent transition from virgin to nonvirgin status. Journal of Adolescent Health 2008; 42: 228-236.

Lamb ME, Elster AB. Adolescent mother infant father relationships. Developmental Psychology 1985; 21(5):768-773.

Lamb ME, Elster AB, Peters LJ, Kahn JS, Tavare J. Characteristics of married and unmarried adolescent mothers and their partners. Journal of Youth and Adolescence 1986; 15(6):487-496.

Lamb ME, Hopps K, Elster AB. Strange situation behavior of infants with adolescent mothers. Infant Behavior & Development 1987; 10(1):39-48.

Lemay CA, Cashman SB, Elfenbein DS, Felice ME. Adolescent mothers’ attitudes toward contraceptive use before and after pregnancy. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology 2007; 20: 233-240.

Lemay CA, Elfenbein DS, Cashman SB, Felice ME. The Body Mass Index of teen mothers and their toddler children. Maternal child health journal 2008; 12(1): 112-118.

Lewis CM, Scarborough M, Rose C, Quirin KB. Fighting stigma: An adolescent mother takes action. Affilia 2007; 22:302-306.

Lieberman LD. Early predictors of sexual behavior: Implications for young adolescents and their parents. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. 2006 June: 38(2): 112-114.

Lieberman LD, Gray H, Wier M, Fiorentino R, Maloney P. Long-term outcomes of an abstinence-based, small-group pregnancy prevention program in New York City schools. Family Planning Perspectives 2000; 32(5):237-245.

Lizarraga JL, Maehr JC, Wingard DL, Felice ME. Psychosocial and economic factors associated with infant feeding intentions of adolescent mothers. Journal of Adolescent Health 1992; 13(8):676-681.

Maehr JC, Lixarraga JL, Wingard DL, Felice ME. A comparative study of adolescent and adult mothers who intend to breastfeed. Journal of Adolescent Health 1993; 14: 453-457.

Marsh JC, Wirck MA. Evaluation of Hull house teen pregnancy and parenting program. Evaluation and Program Planning 1991; 14(1-2):49-61.

Matsuhashi Y, Felice ME. Adolescent body image during pregnancy. Journal of Adolescent Health 1991; 12(4):313-315.

McNeil BA, Tash WR, Preister S. Adolescent pregnancy program stresses family counseling, educational services. Hospital Progress 1984; 65(5):12-4, 31.

Mech EV. Pregnant adolescents: communicating the adoption option. Child Welfare 1986; 65(6):555-567.

Miller BC, Norton MC, Jenson GO, Lee TR, Christopherson C, King PK. Impact evaluation of Facts and Feelings: A home-based video sex-education curriculum. Family Relations 1993; 42(4):392-400.

Monahan DJ. Teen pregnancy prevention outcomes: Implications for social work practice. Families in Society 2001; 82(2):127-135.

Nelson BA. A comprehensive program for pregnant adolescents: Parenting and prevention. Child Welfare 1989; 68(1):57-60.

Olsen J, Weed S, Nielsen A, Jensen L. Student evaluation of sex education programs advocating abstinence. Adolescence 1992; 27(106):369-380.

Olsen JA, Weed SE, Ritz GM, Jensen LC. The effects of three abstinence sex education programs on student attitudes toward sexual activity. Adolescence 1991; 26(103):631-641.

Olsen JA, Jensen LC, Greaves PM. Adolescent sexuality and public policy. Adolescence 1991; 26(102):419-430.

Passino AW, Whitman TL, Borkowski JG, Schellenbach CJ, Maxwell SE, Keogh D et al. Personal adjustment during pregnancy and adolescent parenting. Adolescence 1993; 28(109):97-122.

Panzarine S, Elster AB. Coping in a group of expectant adolescent fathers: an exploratory study. Journal of Adolescent Health Care 1983; 4(2):117-120.

Perry RL, Mannino B, Hediger ML, Scholl TO. Pregnancy in Early Adolescence: Are their Obstetric Risks? Journal of Maternal Fetal Medicine 1996; 5: 333-339.

Quint J. Project Redirection: Making and Measuring a Difference. Evaluation and Program Planning 1991; 14:75-86.

Reynoso TC, Felice ME, Shragg GP. Does American acculturation affect outcome of Mexican-American teenage pregnancy? Journal of Adolescent Health 1993; 14(4):257-261.

Robbers MLP. The Caring Equation: An intervention program for teenage mothers and their male partners. Children in Schools 2008. 30(1): 37-47.

Rubin V, East PL. Adolescents' pregnancy intentions: relations to life situations and caretaking behaviors prenatally and 2 years postpartum. Journal of Adolescent Health 1999; 24(5):313-320.

Scholl TO, Decker E, Karp RJ, Greene G, De Sales M. Early adolescent pregnancy: a comparative study of pregnancy outcome in young adolescents and mature women. Journal of Adolescent Health Care 1984; 5(3):167-171.

Scholl TO, Salmon RW, Miller LK. Smoking and adolescent pregnancy outcome. Journal of Adolescent Health Care 1986; 7(6):390-394.

Scholl TO, Miller LK, Salmon RW, Cofsky MC, Shearer J. Prenatal care adequacy and the outcome of adolescent pregnancy: effects on weight gain, preterm delivery, and birth weight. Obstetrics and Gynecology 1987; 69(3 Pt 1):312-316.

Scholl TO, Miller LK, Shearer J, Cofsky MC, Salmon RW, Vasilenko P, III et al. Influence of young maternal age and parity on term and preterm low birthweight. American Journal of Perinatology 1988; 5(2):101-104.

Scholl TO, Salmon RW, Miller LK, Vasilenko P, III, Furey CH, Christine M. Weight gain during adolescent pregnancy. Associated maternal characteristics and effects on birth weight. Journal of Adolescent Health Care 1988; 9(4):286-290.

Scholl TO, Hediger ML, Salmon RW, Belsky DH, Ances I. The influence of prepregnant body mass and weight gain for gestation on spontaneous preterm birth and duration of gestation during adolescent pregnancy. American Journal of Human Biology 1989; 1:657-664.

Scholl TO, Hediger ML, Salmon RW, Belsky DH, Ances I.  Association between low gynaecological age and preterm birth. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 1989; 3: 357-366.

Scholl TO, Hediger ML. Weight gain, nutrition, and pregnancy outcome: Findings from the Camden study of teenage and minority gravidas. Seminars in Perinatology 1995; 19(3): 171-181.

Scholl TO, Hediger ML, Khoo CS, Healey MF, Rawson NL. Maternal weight gain, diet, and infant birth weight: Correlations during adolescent pregnancy. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 1991; 44(4/5):423-428.

Setzer JR, Smith DP. Comprehensive school-based services for pregnant and parenting adolescents in West Dallas, Texas. J Sch Health 1992; 62(3):97-102.

Steer RA, Scholl TO, Beck AT. Revised Beck Depression Inventory scores of inner-city adolescents: pre- and postpartum. Psychological Reports 1990; 66(1):315-320.

Stevens-Simon C, Kelly L. Correlates and consequences of early removal of levonorgestrel implants among teenaged mothers. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 1998; 152(9):893-898.

Stevens-Simon C, Kelly L, Singer D, Nelligan D. Reasons for first teen pregnancies predict the rate of subsequent teen conceptions. Pediatrics 1998; 101(1):E8.

Stevens-Simon C, Kelly L, Singer D. Preventing repeat adolescent pregnancies with early adoption of the contraceptive implant. Family Planning Perspectives 1999; 31(2):88-93.

Stevens-Simon C, Kelly L, Wallis J. The timing of norplant insertion and postpartum depression in teenagers. Journal of Adolescent Health 2000; 26(6):408-413.

Stevens-Simon C, Kelly L, Kulick R. A village would be nice but… It takes a long-acting contraceptive to prevent repeat adolescent pregnancies. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2001; 21(1): 60-65.

Timberlake B, Fox RA, Baisch MJ, Goldberg BD. Prenatal education for pregnant adolescents. J Sch Health 1987; 57(3):105-108.

Vincent ML, Bartley GL, Clearie AF. Attitude and knowledge change in response to sexuality education training. Family Life Educator 1985; 3(4):23-25.

Vincent ML, Clearie AF, Schluchter MD. Reducing adolescent pregnancy through school and community-based education. JAMA 1987; 257(24):3382-3386.

Weatherley RA, Levine MH, Perlman SB, Klerman LV. National problems, local solutions: Comprehensive services for pregnant and parenting adolescents. Youth & Society 1987; 19(1): 73-92.

Weatherley RA. Comprehensive services for pregnant and parenting adolescents: Historical and political considerations. Evaluation and Program Planning 1991; 14: 17-25.

Weinman ML, Solomon C, Glass MB. Opportunities for pregnant and parenting teenagers: a school-based and school-linked intervention program. Journal of School Nursing 1999; 15(5):11-18.

Whitman TL, Borkowski JG, Keogh DA, Weed K. Interwoven lives: Adolescent mothers and their children. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2001.

Woods ER, Obeidallah-Davis D, Sherry MK, Ettinger SL, Simms EU, Dixon RR et al. The parenting project for teen mothers: the impact of a nurturing curriculum on adolescent parenting skills and life hassles. Ambulatory Pediatrics 2003; 3(5):240-245.

Yoo S, Johnson CC, Rice J, Manuel P. A qualitative evaluation of the Students of Service (SOS) program for sexual abstinence in Louisiana. Journal of School Health 2004; 74(8):329-334.

Young EW, Jensen LC, Olsen JA, Cundick BP. The effects of family structure on the sexual behavior of adolescents. Adolescence 1991; 26(104):977-986.

Young ME, Denny G, Rausch S, Spear C. An evaluation of an abstinence education curriculum series. American Journal of Health Behavior 2001; 25(3):340.