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Using the T houghts on T een P arenting S urvey to determine the impact of W ise G uys
Author(s) -
Herrman Judith W.,
Moore Christopher C.,
Sims Regina
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12016
Subject(s) - perception , psychology , developmental psychology , neuroscience
Purpose. The purpose of this project was to determine if the W ise G uys program influences young men's perceptions of the impact a teen birth would have on their lives in the areas of relationships, vocation, and personal life. Design and Methods. The W ise G uys program was implemented with 70 adolescent males. The T houghts on T een P arenting S urvey was used to determine participants' perceptions of the costs and rewards associated with teen parenting. Results. Data, analyzed using paired t ‐tests, demonstrated that W ise G uys was effective in reinforcing less positive perceptions of teen parenting. Practice Implications. W ise G uys offers an important strategy to impact young men's perceptions about the teen parenting experience and provides one means to promote responsible sexual behavior in teen men.