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Infertility and parenthood: does becoming a parent increase well-being?

A Abbey1, F M Andrews, L J Halman

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Parenthood positively impacts global well-being for infertile women but diminishes marital satisfaction for both parents. Infertile men experience fewer benefits than women. This study explores the effects of becoming parents.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Infertility significantly impacts well-being, yet the effects of parenthood are less understood.
  • Existing research focuses on infertility's negative consequences, not the transition to parenthood.
  • Parenthood's psychological and social effects require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the effects of becoming parents on the well-being of infertile couples.
  • To compare these effects with those experienced by presumed fertile couples.
  • To explore gender differences in the meaning and impact of parenthood.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design.
  • Involved 174 infertile couples (both husbands and wives) and 74 presumed fertile couples.

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  • Assessed well-being and marital satisfaction before and after parenthood.

    • Main Results:

    • Infertile women who became parents reported increased global well-being but decreased marital well-being.
    • Infertile men experienced similar marital well-being declines but fewer positive effects compared to women.
    • Parenthood had less pronounced effects on presumed fertile couples.

    Conclusions:

    • Parenthood has differential effects on well-being, particularly for infertile individuals.
    • Gender differences in the meaning of parenthood influence its impact.
    • Findings have implications for clinical services and future research on family well-being.