The Protective Role of Social Capital and Cultural Norms in Latino Communities: A Study of Adolescent Births.

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Adolescents; Birth Rate; Community Characteristics; Community Role; Cultural Influences; Early Parenthood; Females; Hispanic Americans; Immigrants; Poverty; Sexuality; Social Capital; Social Networks; Urban Environment; Urban Youth

0739-9863

This study investigated how communities limit teenage childbearing among Latinas, despite high rates of poverty. Data from documents and 167 interviews in eight California communities with low or high birthrates for Latinas aged 15-17 found that communities with low adolescent birthrates had more Latino residents, stronger social networks, and more ties to their home countries. (Contains 49 references.) (TD)

2001

EJ622022