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Development of the fertility adjustment scale
L Glover1, M Hunter, J M Richards
1Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University College Hospitals London, United Kingdom. l.glover@ucl.ac.uk
Fertility and Sterility
|October 16, 1999
Summary
A new Fertility Adjustment Scale was developed to measure psychological adjustment to infertility. This validated tool shows promise for assessing patient reactions and treatment outcomes in fertility care.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Psychological Assessment
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Infertility significantly impacts psychological well-being.
- A standardized measure for psychological adjustment to infertility is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Fertility Adjustment Scale (FAS).
- To provide a standardized tool for assessing psychological reactions to infertility.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 100 men and women undergoing fertility treatment.
- Administered the FAS alongside the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
Main Results:
- The FAS demonstrated normal score distribution, high reliability (split-half and internal consistency).
- Significant correlations between FAS scores and measures of mood, anxiety, and distress confirmed concurrent validity.
Conclusions:
- The Fertility Adjustment Scale is a reliable and valid instrument.
- The FAS is a potentially valuable tool for evaluating psychological responses to infertility and treatment outcomes.