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This study is based on psychosocial attitudinal surveys of seventh grade students in an area selected for a high incidence of adolescent pregnancy. The authors demonstrate support for prior research findings: the factors which increase the number of early teenage pregnancies are low self-esteem, chronic depression, unconscious sanctioning by parents, feelings of social rejection, peer group sanctioning, and general delinquent behavior.