Long-Term Support and Personal Adjustment of Adolescent and Older Mothers.

Nineteen adolescent and 25 older mothers of infants reported on social networks and family support. Found no significant differences in social network size or interaction quality; older mothers scored significantly higher on perceived family support. Perceived family support and interaction quality were associated positively with maternal behavior, life satisfaction, and parental satisfaction at 12 months, especially for adolescents. (Author/NB)