FISHBONE MAP

Is used to better understand the

causal realtionship of complex
phenomenon. It shows the factor
that cause the specific event or
problem, as well as details of each
cause.
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Cause Category Cause Category

Cause Category Cause Category

Potential Causes Effect (Problem)

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Teenage Pregnancy
✘ In some cultures, customs and traditions lead to early marriage which would
therefore lead to early pregnancy. In these cases, pregnancy is acceptable and is
most often intentional, however they are occurring in developing countries such as
India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In developed countries however, teenage pregnancy
is most often unintentional and due to a variety of different reasons. During
adolescence, teenagers may drink and experiment with drugs frequently with their
friends at social gatherings and parties. Teens, however, do not realize the impacts
alcohol and drugs have on the functioning of their brain. Drinking excessively as well
as experimenting drugs may lead to unwanted and unintentional pregnancy. Teens
who become pregnant often come from families of low socio-economic status. These
children grow up to have low educational goals and successes because of the lack
of involvement from their own parents. Peer pressure is another major cause of
sexual abuse, often females may be pressured or forced by an older male partner to
engage in sexual activity. These young females out of fear may feel forced to
engage in unprotected sex without a choice. The media has a large effect on teen
pregnancy, especially shows such as "Teen Mom" and "16 and Pregnant". These
shows often glamorize pregnancy and hide the true hardships associated with
pregnancy which encourages these teens to become pregnant
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Social Class Addiction

Low Socio-economic Drugs and

Status Alcohol

Teenage
Pregnancy

Media Peer Pressure and Sexual

Influence Abuse
Partner