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Psychological Responses of Fathers and Mothers to Amniocentesis
| Title: | Psychological Responses of Fathers and Mothers to Amniocentesis. |
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| Name(s): |
Williamson, Nancy D., Author Blau, Burton I., Committee Chair Arts and Sciences, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 1985 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences Thesis; Amniocentesis is one of the most widely used prenatal diagnostic techniques for congenital disorders. It was hypothesized that the spychological responses of mothers and fathers to amniocenthesis during high-rish pregnancies would be positively correlated on scales of Symptomatology (Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Somatic Complaints) and Well-Being (Relaxed, Contented, Friendliness, and Somatic Well-Being). It was also hypothesized that Symptomatology would be negatively correlated with Well-Being. Nineteen couples, who were referred by their physicians, voluntarily participated in the study. Each partner completed the Symptom Questionnaire (Kellner, 1983), a self-rating scale of Symptomatology and Well-Being, in addition to the Pre-Amniocentesis and Post-Amniocentesis Questionnaires (original questionnaires developed for this study) at intervals prior to and following the procedure, while awaiting results. A Pearson product-moment correlation of the total scores revealed a positive correlation (p < 0.5) between the scores of fathers and mothers on the Symptomatology Scale, both pre- and post-amniocentesis (r = .47 and .47). In addition, there was a significant negative correlation (p < .05) between Symptomatolgy and Well-Being scores for both mothers (r = -.55 and -.60) and fathers (r = -.48 and -.74) at the pre- and post-amniocentesis periods, respectively. The hypothesis cannot be completely accepted because the positive correlation does not exist at the post-amniocentesis level. Mothers appear to experience more Symptomatology and less Well-Being than fathers at the post-amniocentesis level. The results are interpreted to suggest that fathers and mothers may both benefit from pre- and post-amniocentesis supportive intervention. | |
| Identifier: | CFR0008164 (IID), ucf:53074 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
1985-08-01 M.S. Clinical Psychology Masters This record was generated from author submitted information. Electronically reproduced by the University of Central Florida from a book held in the John C. Hitt Library at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. |
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| Subject(s): |
Amniocentesis -- Psychological aspects Fetus -- Diseases -- Diagnosis Genetic counseling Pregnancy -- Psychological aspects Prenatal diagnosis |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFR0008164 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
