... . Adolescents decision to seek confidentiality extends to numerous reasons: fear parental reprisal, fear effects to self esteem or social status, and their need for independence (Du Gas et al., 1999). Sigman et al (1997), discuss two philosophical arguments when it comes to confidentialy of teens. The first is referred to the consequence of behaviour and states that confidentiality results in full ... which confidentiality might be breached. Blind adherence to absolute confidentiality, or absence of confidentiality (in deference to parental wishes), is neither desirable nor required by ...

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... of child protective services are more vulnerable to the hazards of teenage pregnancy and parenthood than girls not involved with child protective services (Connolly et al.,2012, p.615). According to research done by the Canadians found that teens within the foster care involvement are four times more likely than ... other teens who are not involved in the foster care to become pregnant (Connolly et al.,2012, p.615). Adolescent girls who have been in foster care seemed to be more challenged because of the fact that they experience out ... recognize that the things these adolescents are...

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... early maturing individual and her attitude, self-esteem, and social status among her peers can be related to early maturation being advantageous in social and emotional functioning for girls. (Graber et al., 1996) She feels satisfied with the way she dresses and her body image, does not care what others think, and is a more popular kid at school. Being a strong athlete has ... contributed to her confidence along with being a strong student academically. This could be related to Graber et al.'s (1996) discussion of the desire for girls and to be taller and stronger than one's peers can b...

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... middle school students participating in a sex education program designed by medical school professionals found that these students expressed an intention to delay sexual activity until after high school (Sulak et al.) In this case, the local school board wanted to develop a sex education curriculum and turned to the obstetrics/gynecology department of an academic medical center for help in ... the focus of the program was on consequences of teen sexual activity, the importance of delaying sexual intimacy, character development, and encouraging the ability to refuse sexual advances (Sula...

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... and managed by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It provided "data on behaviour, knowledge and attitudes relating to drug use by people aged 14 years and over." (Reid et al, 2000) The 1998 Survey found that 35.1 % of the young people surveyed aged between 14 and 19 years have used cannabis in the past twelve months. 47.8% of males and ... cannabis in their lifetime. These figures had all increased since the same survey in 1995. The table below reports the findings in detail. * Source: Reid et al (2000). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 24, 6. ) Reid et ...

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... disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse, and suicide, all of which can hide depressive symptoms (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996). The signs of clinical depression include marked changes in mood and associated behaviors that range from sadness, withdrawal, and decreased energy to intense feelings of hopelessness ... self esteem stemming from increased emphasis on peer popularity. For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations which could incl...

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... disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse, and suicide, all of which can hide depressive symptoms (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996). The signs of clinical depression include marked changes in mood and associated behaviors that range from sadness, withdrawal, and decreased energy to intense feelings of hopelessness ... self esteem stemming from increased emphasis on peer popularity. For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations which could incl...

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... -sixth of all births in the United States result from unintended pregnancies (Gormly, 1997). By the age of eighteen, one out of four teenage girls will have become pregnant (Neman et al, 1997). Although the onset of pregnancy may occur in any teenager, some teens are at higher risk for unplanned pregnancy than others. Teenagers who become sexually active at a younger age ... ...

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