Organized Conclusion of Answers

Question 1: What race are you? o 12 White o 2 African Americans o 1 Asian o 1 Mexican o 1 Race not given

Question 2: Are you religious? If yes, what religion are you? o 1 Lutheran o 1 Mormon (LDS) o 3 Christian o 8 No Religion o 4 Religions not given

Question 3: How old are you? o 13 17 years old o 3 18 years old o 1 16 years old

Question 4: Are you straight or gay? If straight, are you in a sexual relationship? o 17 Straight o 5 In a sexual relationship 10 Straight but not in a sexual relationship that are 17 years old 3 Straight and in a sexual relationship that are 17 years old 1 Straight and in a sexual relationship that is 16 years old

1 Straight and in a sexual relationship that is 18 years old 2 Straight but not in a sexual relationship that are 18 years old

Question 5: What do you think about when you hear about teen pregnancy? o 12 of the participants gave answers that reflected a sympathetic view on teen pregnancy Sympathetic to those involved in teen pregnancy Saddened by the commonness and negative aspects of the issue

o 3 of the participants gave answers that were not serious and reflected a lack of care for teen pregnancy The responses were either negative towards women or uncaring

o 1 of the participants replied I dont know to the question o 1 of the participants requested to skip the question Question 6: What do you think most guys think about teen pregnancy? o 3 participants did not have an answer to this question o 14 participants believed that males did not have a positive view on teen pregnancy 2 summarized that most believe it is something to avoid 2 summarized that most believe that it wont happen to them 6 summarized that most fear it and do not think it is a good thing 4 summarized that most would deny any involvement and wouldnt care

Question 7: What responsibilities do you think the fathers have in a situation with teen pregnancy? o 1 participant replied with I dont know o 1 participant did not think that the fathers had any responsibilities

o 15 participants believed that the fathers had some responsibilities regarding the situation 2 participants specifically said that the fathers should have a say in the outcome of the pregnancy 6 participants specifically mentioned supporting the child in their responses 3 participants vaguely said that the fathers should be a father to the child 4 participants stated that the fathers had the same amount of responsibilities as the mothers Question 8: What would you do if you were told you were going to be a teen father? o 6 participants responded with some variation of I dont know they are all not sexually active

o 1 participant stated that he would not be ready for the situation Is sexually active

o 8 participants specifically mentioned going with the mothers choice on the situation and supporting the child o 2 participants honestly replied that they would urge the mother to consider alternatives Abortion adoption

Question 9: Besides sex, why do you think teen pregnancy happens? o 1 participant did not answer the question seriously (Storks)

o 3 participants took the question in the literal and physical sense and replied with alternatives to getting pregnant Rape artificial insemination immaculate conception

o 6 participants hypothesized that it occurs because of the mind set of those involved Need for attention Thoughts of being invincible (nothing bad will happen to them) Thoughts of being mature enough to handle the outcomes

o 7 participants thought that it happens because those involved lack something Education on sex Care for the consequences Preparation for sex or life in general

Question 10: What do you think are some things people should do to prevent teen pregnancy? o 1 participant did not give a serious answer (Be ugly) o 2 participants believed that people should not be stupid or careless o 2 participants thought that there should be awareness on the issue by educating people o 4 participants most notably said abstinence is best o 8 participants stated that practicing safe sex through contraceptives would be most effective