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G M Burnell, M A Norfleet

    The Journal of Psychology
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    Abortion offers a choice for women with unwanted pregnancies. Most women reported satisfaction and an improved life outlook after the procedure, with many preferring it for future pregnancies.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Abortion legalization provides an alternative for women facing unplanned pregnancies.
    • Women may choose abortion over parenting or adoption.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess women's psychosocial responses to abortion.
    • To understand long-term satisfaction and life outlook post-abortion.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of 158 women recalling their abortion experience.
    • Assessed immediate and several-months-later satisfaction.
    • Evaluated life outlook and preference for future pregnancies.

    Main Results:

    • 21% reported immediate psychosocial satisfaction; 45% reported satisfaction months later.
    Keywords:
    Empirical ApproachGenetics and ReproductionAbortion SurveysAbortion, InducedAbortion, TherapeuticAmericasBehaviorDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEmotionsFamily PlanningFamily Planning SurveysFertility Control, PostconceptionNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPerceptionPsychological FactorsQuestionnairesResearch MethodologySampling StudiesSatisfactionStressStudiesSurvey MethodologySurveysUnited States

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  • Over half experienced an improved outlook on life.
  • Nearly half found abortion preferable to other alternatives for future pregnancies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Abortion is associated with significant psychosocial satisfaction for most women.
    • A small percentage (around 10%) may experience negative responses like guilt or confusion.
    • Availability of counseling or therapy is important for women reporting negative outcomes.