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Religiosity and attitudes about abortion.

J Fawcett1, V Andrews, D Lester

  • 1Psychology Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Jimmie Leeds Road, Pomona, NJ 08240-0195, USA.

Psychological Reports
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Higher religiosity correlated with more restrictive abortion attitudes among 55 undergraduates. This study explores the link between religious beliefs and views on reproductive rights.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology of Religion

Background:

  • Attitudes toward abortion are influenced by various demographic and psychosocial factors.
  • Understanding the role of religiosity in shaping reproductive health opinions is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between religiosity and attitudes toward abortion among a sample of university students.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative study was conducted with 55 undergraduate participants.
  • Religiosity was measured using standardized scoring, and attitudes toward abortion were assessed.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant positive correlation was found between higher religiosity scores and more restrictive attitudes concerning abortion.
  • Individuals reporting higher levels of religious belief exhibited less support for abortion access.

Conclusions:

  • Religiosity appears to be a significant factor associated with restrictive abortion attitudes in this undergraduate population.
  • Further research is warranted to explore this relationship across diverse demographics and cultural contexts.

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