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Attitudes toward abortion.

D Lester1

  • 1Psychology Program, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona 08240-0195, USA.

Psychological Reports
|January 11, 2002
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Opposition to abortion among undergraduates was linked to reliance on God, not government or self. This study explores the psychological underpinnings of beliefs regarding abortion.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Beliefs regarding abortion are influenced by a complex interplay of psychological, social, and religious factors.
  • Understanding the sources of trust and reliance can illuminate the basis of moral and political stances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between opposition to abortion and specific sources of trust and reliance in a sample of undergraduates.
  • To determine whether individuals opposing abortion place greater trust in divine authority compared to secular authorities or self-reliance.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 60 undergraduate students participated in the study.
  • Participants' stances on abortion were assessed.
  • Surveys measured levels of trust and reliance in God, government, and the self.
Keywords:
Empirical ApproachGenetics and Reproduction

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Main Results:

  • Opposition to abortion showed a significant association with trust and reliance in God.
  • Conversely, reliance on the government or oneself was not significantly associated with opposition to abortion in this sample.

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest that for some undergraduates, opposition to abortion is rooted in religious faith and divine trust.
  • This highlights the role of religious beliefs as a potential foundation for moral attitudes towards abortion.