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Abstract
Spatial and Social Dispersion and Well-Being Among Teen Mothers
Track: Health and Human Services
Author(s): James McDonell
This research will examine relationships among measures of spatial and social dispersion and the well-being of teen mothers in the rural South. Spatial dispersion within the teens' support networks was derived using geocoded address or latitude/longitude data. Social dispersion was measured using a single Likert-type item asking teens the degree of closeness in their relationship with social network members. Well-being was indicated by measures of attitudes and beliefs about and use of alcohol and other drugs, family planning, academic and work achievement, and social and personal skills (e.g., problem solving). An analysis of findings and implications for future research will be presented.
James McDonell
Clemson University
Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life
158 Poole Agricultural Center
Clemson , SC 29634-5205
USA
Phone: (864) 656-6746
Fax: (864) 656-6281
E-mail: jmcdnll@clemson.edu