ADJUSTMENT TO MOTHERHOOD BY SINGLE ADOLESCENTS

The psychological adjustment of adolescent mothers was compared with t hat of adolescent nonmothers, single adult mothers and married adult m others. Individual differences within the sample of adolescent mothers were also explored. Adolescent mothers reported greater enjoyment wit h life and well-being than adolescent nonmothers, but reported more me ntal health problems and less well-being than married adult mothers. F or adolescent mothers, a positive relation existed between their menta l health and the assistance they received with caregiving.