On the relationship between country sex ratios and teen pregnancy rates

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 34 • Published In • Pages: 26-37 •
By Barber, Nigel

Abstract

This study attempted to replicate earlier findings regarding population structure and teen pregnancy rates. Findings support the previous predictions that sex ratio, economic development, and latitude are all inversely related to teen birth rates.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
OtherWorld Population Data Sheet and The World Factbook

Hypotheses (3)

HypothesisSupported
"Teen pregnancy will increase as the sex ratio declines" (30).Supported
Teen pregnancy will decline as economic development increases (33).Supported
"Teen birth rates will be lower at high latitudes" (30).Supported
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Jessie Cohen  Megan Farrer