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Exploring U.S. Social Work Students' Sexual Attitudes and Abortion Viewpoints
Stephanie Begun1, Shanna K Kattari1, Kimberly McKay2
1a Graduate School of Social Work , University of Denver.
Journal of Sex Research
|June 3, 2016
Summary
Social work students supporting birth control and permissive sexual attitudes show less opposition to abortion. Education should address diversity and human rights in reproductive health discussions.
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Social workers address sexual and reproductive health, but research on abortion attitudes within the profession is limited.
- Existing research lacks comprehensive data on social work students' perspectives on abortion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine abortion attitudes among social work students in the United States.
- To identify factors associated with anti-choice abortion views within this demographic.
- To inform educational strategies for addressing reproductive health topics in social work.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide survey of 504 social work students in the United States was conducted.
- Linear regression analyses were used to examine the relationships between variables.
- Sociodemographic characteristics, sexual attitudes, and birth control support were assessed.
Main Results:
- Endorsement of permissive sexual attitudes and support for birth control were inversely associated with anti-choice abortion views.
- Sociodemographic factors showed distinct relationships with abortion attitudes and knowledge.
- Significant variations in abortion attitudes exist among social work students.
Conclusions:
- Social work education should integrate discussions on abortion, emphasizing cultural competence, diversity, and human rights.
- Findings highlight the need for nuanced approaches to reproductive and sexual health education in social work.
- Addressing abortion requires consideration of students' diverse backgrounds and ethical principles.
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