Psychological factors that predict reaction to abortion

Moseley, Dianne; Follingstad, Diane R.; Harley, Hugh; Heckel, Robert V.

doi:10.1002/1097-4679(198104)37:2<276::aid-jclp2270370208>3.0.co;2-h

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“…The associations observed could suggest that women who have recently undergone an abortion are more prone to substance use than women who have recently delivered a child due to negative emotions incurred from the abortion. Existing data do indicate that women with a history of abortion, compared to women without such a history, are more inclined to experience negative emotions (Gould 1980;Franco et al 1989;Moseley et al 1981). This interpretation is supported by the fact that substance use during the initial pregnancy (alcohol, tobacco) as well as ever having been treated for substance use were not systematically related to the choice to abort.…”

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Predictors and Correlates of Abortion in the Fragile Families and Well-Being Study: Paternal Behavior, Substance Use, and Partner Violence

Coleman

Maxey

Spence

et al. 2008

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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This study was designed to identify predictors of the choice to abort or deliver a child within 18 months of a previous birth and to compare mothers who chose to abort or deliver relative to substance use and adverse partner behavior. Using a systems perspective, data from the Fragile Families and Well-Being Study were examined. The sample included participants from 16 cities, and within the selected cities, hospitals with high rates of unmarried births were chosen for inclusion in the survey. The data analysis process entailed two steps: 1) predictors of the choice to abort were identified statistically; 2) mothers who chose to abort and deliver were compared relative to heavy drinking, cigarette smoking, and adverse partner behavior after controlling for potentially confounding factors identified in step one. The results indicated that several variables pertaining to the father's commitment to raising a previously born child and to his relationship with the mother predicted the choice to abort. Further, a recent abortion was related to substance use and partner perpetrated physical aggression after the effects of confounding variables were removed. Professionals who work with women from impoverished environments facing an unplanned pregnancy should be encouraged to sensitively explore the woman's support system. If the father is unavailable, counselors can assist women in identifying other sources of support within and outside the family.

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Predictors and Correlates of Abortion in the Fragile Families and Well-Being Study: Paternal Behavior, Substance Use, and Partner Violence

Coleman

Maxey

Spence

et al. 2008

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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“…Demographics have historically been investigated in attempts to determine the causes and consequences of adolescent pregnancy (Chilman, 1983 ;Mott & Marsiglio, 1985) as well as adolescent abortion (Adler et al, 1990 ;Martin, 1973 ;Moseley, Follingstad, Harley, & Heckel, 1981). For example, Miller, Higginson, McCoy, and Olson (1987) found that family configuration is related to the sexual attitudes and behaviors of the adolescents, even when factors such as age, sex, race, religion, church attendance, and parent education are controlled (see also Forste & Heaton, 1988 ;Keith, McCreary, Collins, & Smith, 1991 ;Miller & Moore, 1990).…”

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Adolescent Abortion and Parental Notification: Evidence for the Importance of Family Functioning on the Perceived Quality of Parental Involvement in U.S. Families

Griffin-Carlson

Schwanenflugel

1998

Child Psychology Psychiatry

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This study was an investigation of the relationship between family variables and the perceived quality of parental involvement following parental notification of an adolescent's decision to have an abortion. Demographics, family religiosity, and family functioning variables were examined. Pregnant adolescent clients from seven abortion clinics in three states completed a survey assessing their perception of the quality of parental involvement and the family variables. Only family functioning variables were significantly related to the perceived quality of parental involvement. Family adaptability (the family's ability to change its power structure, role relationships, and relationship rules in response to situational and developmental stress) was the most predictive. Adolescents from adaptable families had a more positive experience with parental involvement than adolescents from less adaptable families.

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“…Studies by Moseley, Follingstad, Harley, and Heckel (1981), Robbins (1984), and Bracken (1978) found that perceived amount of support by the woman's significant other was an important determinant of her psychological reaction to the abortions also including the strength of the relationship. Moseley et al (1981) administered pre-and post-test measures of depression, anxiety and hostility, and difficulty of decision making to 62 women.…”

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“…Moseley et al (1981) administered pre-and post-test measures of depression, anxiety and hostility, and difficulty of decision making to 62 women. While perceived support was important, they found that if a woman's partner was a casual acquaintance, the decision was easier than if he were a spouse or fiance.…”

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Emotional Response to Abortion:

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The topic of abortion elicits strong affective responses from proponents and opponents. The consequences of abortion also continue to be debated with conclusions of the effects ranging from no effects to severe trauma. This paper reviews the studies conducted on emotional responses to abort~ons with special emphasis on demographic, social and psychological factors related to different emotional responses. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

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Psychological factors that predict reaction to abortion

Cited by 53 publications

References 6 publications

Predictors and Correlates of Abortion in the Fragile Families and Well-Being Study: Paternal Behavior, Substance Use, and Partner Violence

Predictors and Correlates of Abortion in the Fragile Families and Well-Being Study: Paternal Behavior, Substance Use, and Partner Violence

Adolescent Abortion and Parental Notification: Evidence for the Importance of Family Functioning on the Perceived Quality of Parental Involvement in U.S. Families

Emotional Response to Abortion:

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