Delayed motherhood, childbearing motivation and psychological distress levels in females age 30 and above
by Kazaryants, Kimberly, Ph.D., ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, 2009, 110 pages; 3368104

Abstract:

The present study investigated the possible influence of childbearing motivation, age, education, and family of origin socialization on distress reactions to delaying motherhood among 83 childless females age 30 and over. Analyses found childbearing desire to be minimally related to psychological distress specific to delay of motherhood. A significant relationship was also found between negative childbearing motivation and general psychological distress. Lastly, analyses suggested that personal desire for children was a greater predictor of distress than the influence of the participant's mother. Findings are discussed in relation to current literature and implications for future research and support for this population.

 
AdviserLinda Beckman
SchoolALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
SourceDAI/B 70-07, p. , Sep 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Women's studies; Clinical psychology; Individual & family studies
Publication Number3368104
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