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The Latent Perception of Pregnancy
Leah Borovoi1, Shoshana Shiloh2, Lailah Alidu3
1Department of Education and Psychology, The Open University of Israel, Raanana, Israel.
Frontiers in Psychology
|April 11, 2022
Summary
Pregnancy perception varies by sex and status, with women experiencing more positive emotions and future considerations. Pregnant individuals focus more on risks and medical aspects than non-pregnant ones.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Pregnancy perception is influenced by societal and individual factors.
- Understanding the structure of pregnancy perception is crucial for reproductive health.
- Previous research has not fully explored the latent structure of pregnancy perception across diverse groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the latent structure of pregnancy perception.
- To investigate the role of risks and medical examinations in pregnancy perception.
- To examine differences in pregnancy perception between sexes and pregnancy statuses.
Main Methods:
- Developed a pregnancy perception questionnaire based on qualitative data from 29 young adults.
- Administered the questionnaire to 290 participants (mean age 29.3).
- Utilized statistical clustering analysis to identify underlying structures.
Main Results:
- Identified three main clusters of pregnancy perception: evaluative, physio-medical, and future considerations.
- Negative emotions were linked to social cognitions; risk perceptions were associated with the medical cluster.
- Women reported more positive emotions, greater focus on physical symptoms and future issues compared to men.
Conclusions:
- Pregnant individuals exhibited less ambivalence, focusing more on risks and medical examinations.
- Non-pregnant individuals considered parental duties more than pregnant ones.
- Findings support modernization theory and offer evolutionary explanations for sex differences in pregnancy perception.
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