Department
Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The identification of personality characteristics found to distinguish pregnant teenagers from established adolescent norms may eventually help various professionals to identify those female adolescents who are at greatest risk of becoming pregnant during their teen years. The ability to target at-risk teens before they become pregnant may also aid in the development of school programs and support groups which focus on the prevention of teenage pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to examine the personality characteristics common to pregnant teenagers. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent (MMPI-A) was administered to 38 pregnant teenagers. Results of the composite profiles were within the normal range of personality functioning. However, the Hispanic subjects in this study were found to have lower self esteem and to experience more feelings of alienation than the white and black pregnant teenagers who participated in this study.
Keywords
Psychology
Advisor
Susan Parker-Rice
Date of Award
Summer 1994
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Chappel, Lisa M., "Assessment of Pregnant Teenagers Using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent" (1994). Master's Theses. 2443.
DOI: 10.58809/TULZ3776
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2443
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