Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 05:02:54
Major
Psychology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2018
Abstract
This literature review analyzed five studies involving men’s experience when their partner undergoes an abortion. These studies were chosen due to their specific focus on men’s experiences in abortion and the psychological effects experienced. Though study methodology and demographic material varied, common findings were deduced. Common emotional experiences reported included responsibility (Kero & Lalos, 2004; Reich & Brindis, 2006), relief (Kero & Lalos, 2004; Jones et al., 2017), guilt (Jones et al., 2017; Kero & Lalos, 2004), and anger (Coyle & Rue, 2015; Jones et al., 2017). The involvement these men had in the abortion decision-making process and their involvement level affected their emotional experiences appeared consistently throughout these studies (Coyle & Rue, 2015; Kero & Lalos 2004; Mackenzius, 2012; Reich & Brindis, 2006). These studies often failed to provide important demographic material such as race and religion; when these data were reported, biased populations seemed apparent.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Charles Waehler
First Reader
Dr. Ronald Levant
Second Reader
Shana Pryor
Recommended Citation
kaltenborn, caroline, "A Literature Review of the Male Abortion Experience" (2018). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 619.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/619