The Experiences of Mothers Aged Under 20: Analysis of Growing Up in Scotland Data - Research Findings

Analysis of Growing Up in Scotland data on the circumstances of first-time mothers in Scotland who were aged under 20 at the time of the child’s birth. Data collected up to the child’s sixth birthday were used to compare these circumstances with those of mothers who were aged 20 to 24 and aged 25 or older at the time of their child’s birth.


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1 Though some small, statistically significant differences are evident (e.g for low birth weight).

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