What Factors Seem to Have Contributed to the Increase in the Percentage

question 35

Essay

What factors seem to have contributed to the increase in the percentage of births to teenage mothers that occur out of wedlock?

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Definitions:

Counterdependence

Refers to a psychological resistance to depending on others, often manifesting in a strong desire to act independently and reject assistance.

Personality Hardiness

A trait characterized by resilience and the ability to endure stressful situations with a positive attitude.

Transformational Coping

A psychological approach where individuals adapt and change in response to significant stress or trauma, finding new meanings and insights.

Regressive Coping

A psychological strategy by which an individual returns to less mature behaviors when faced with stress or challenging situations.