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Abortion: a dyadic perspective

Arden Rothstein1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|January 1, 1977
PubMed
Summary
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This study explored abortion decisions by examining couples attending clinics together. Findings indicate that couples seeking abortion together do not necessarily have pathological relationships or face negative outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Understanding the male perspective in abortion decisions is crucial for comprehensive reproductive healthcare.
  • Previous research has often focused on the woman's experience, overlooking the couple's dynamic.

Observation:

  • This study gathered data from men accompanying their partners to abortion clinics.
  • The research explored the couple's relationship context surrounding the abortion decision.

Findings:

  • For couples attending abortion clinics together, the decision-making process does not suggest a pathological relationship.
  • The study found no increased likelihood of negative psychological or relational sequelae for couples who decide on abortion together.

Implications:

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  • Clinical interventions should consider the couple's relationship as a potential support system.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term relational outcomes and support strategies for couples undergoing abortion.