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Locus of control specific to pregnancy
JOGN Nursing; Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
|May 1, 1983
Summary
A woman's satisfaction with childbirth depends on her control beliefs. Nurses should assess these expectancies (Internal, Powerful Others, Chance) to provide tailored support for realistic expectations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- A woman's perception of control during labor and delivery significantly influences her overall satisfaction.
- Understanding these control expectancies is crucial for effective nursing care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of control expectancies on labor and delivery satisfaction.
- To emphasize the importance of nurses assessing a woman's specific control beliefs.
Main Methods:
- Assessment of women's control expectancies (Internal, Powerful Others, Chance).
- Analysis of the relationship between these expectancies and satisfaction with the childbirth experience.
Main Results:
- Control expectancies directly affect satisfaction with the labor and delivery experience.
- Internal control is not universally preferable; a nuanced assessment is required.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must assess individual control expectancies before providing support.
- Encouraging realistic control beliefs, tailored to the woman's perspective, is key to enhancing satisfaction.