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Man's involvement in the experience of abortion and the dynamics of the couple's relationship: a clinical study

D Naziri1

  • 1School of Psychological Sciences and Education, University of Liège, Belgium. dnaziri@hotmail.com

The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care : the Official Journal of the European Society of Contraception
|June 15, 2007
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Men

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Men's Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The experience of abortion significantly impacts men's self-perception and couple dynamics.
  • A psychodynamic perspective offers insights into men's psychological responses to abortion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore men's psychodynamic experiences of abortion.
  • To understand the effects on male identity and relationship satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 30 men (16 from Belgium, 14 from Greece).

Main Results:

  • Intrapsychic factors are crucial in men's abortion experiences across cultures.
  • Two-thirds of participants disagreed with their partner's abortion decision.
  • Men reported feelings of unfulfilled fatherhood potential, linked to female partners' attitudes, personal parental identification issues, and socio-professional concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Abortion can expose and exacerbate conflicting desires within a couple.
  • Support institutions are recommended to help couples navigate abortion constructively, fostering personal and relational growth.

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