Examining pathways by which socioeconomic instability in adolescence influence sexual health during emerging adulthood in an agricultural setting in California

American Journal of Community Psychology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Marie C. D. Stoner, Erica N. Browne, Marissa Raymond‐Flesch, Mary Kate Shapley‐Quinn, Nivedita L. Bhushan, Alondra Jaime-Aguilar, Carmen Ramirez, Jessica Huante, Daisy Gallardo, Sue Napierala, Megan L. Comfort, Alexandra M. Minnis
DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.70046
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Abstract

This study investigates the longitudinal impact of socioeconomic instability on teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis among adolescents and young adults (AYA) living in an agricultural region and examines pathways including supportive family and social structures, decision making autonomy in romantic relationships, health access, mental health and coping behaviors, and perceptions of future opportunities. Data were drawn from A Crecer, an 8-year cohort study in Salinas, California (2015-2023). Outcomes of teen pregnancy (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Agriculture and Farm Safety Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Community Psychology
Volume
77
Issue
3-4
Pages
511–526
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN