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¹Katedra psychologie FF UK Praha.

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Unwanted children face significant discrimination, experiencing more health issues, poorer academic outcomes, and social difficulties compared to wanted children. This highlights the need for effective family planning methods.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Public Health
Sociology

Context:

Review of existing literature on the psychosocial impacts of unwanted pregnancies.
Focus on the long-term consequences for children born from unwanted pregnancies.
Inclusion of unique findings from a Prague-based study.

Purpose:

To synthesize current knowledge regarding the psychosocial aspects of unwanted pregnancies for children.
To evaluate the physical, psychological, and social outcomes for children identified as unwanted.
To underscore the disparities between wanted and unwanted children.

Summary:

Unwanted children exhibit higher rates of disease, lower academic achievement (despite equal intelligence), and increased incidence of nervous and psychosomatic disorders.
These children also demonstrate poorer social adaptability compared to their wanted counterparts.
The findings emphasize the profound and detrimental effects of being an unwanted child.

Impact:

Provides critical evidence supporting the need for accessible and effective family planning services for all women.
Informs public health policies and psychological interventions aimed at mitigating the negative consequences of unwanted births.
Contributes to a deeper understanding of child development and the societal implications of reproductive choices.