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What is Imagine Variation

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Socio-Cultural Influences on Teenage Pregnancy and Contemporary Prevention Measures
A qualitative method which seeks possible meanings through the utilization of imagination, varying the frames of reference, employing polarities, and reversals, and approaching the phenomenon from divergent perspective, roles and functions.
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A Methodological Consideration and Methodological Design Suitable to Examine Teenage Pregnancy
Melissa Jordan (Middle Georgia State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6108-8.ch002
Abstract
Teen pregnancy can be a sensitive topic, and understanding how to capture significant, rich, and robust information from this unique population will depend on the research methodological design implemented by the researcher. Understanding the unique challenges faced by teenage mothers and developing strategies for them to overcome these challenges will likely improve their educational and social experiences in the future. It can also deter teenagers from future practices that could lead to risky behaviors resulting in teenage motherhood. There are several methodological research designs that can be used to examine teen pregnancy. This chapter will discuss phenomenological methods and why they could be considered the best suited in understanding this phenomenon.
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