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ERIC Number: EJ201108
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Jan
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Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, and Adolescent Contraception.
Herold, Edward S.; And Others
Journal of Psychology, v101 p83-88 Jan 1979
Of the 486 single women aged 13-20 who were tested, the subjects with high self-esteem had positive attitudes toward using birth control pills, were less embarrassed about obtaining contraception, and were more effective and consistent contraceptive users. (RL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Contraception, Females, Individual Characteristics, Locus of Control, Secondary Education, Self Esteem, Sex Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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