Social inequality and young pregnancy: The causal attributions of young parents in London, UK

► An association between young pregnancy and the socio-economic environment is globally recognised. ► Little is understood about how young parents construe this relationship. ► Interviews were conducted in areas of London which differed in their socio-economic characteristics. ► Representations of young parenthood were found to vary with place. ► Representation express values and beliefs about sexual and reproductive actions, education and adequacy of young pregnancy.