Date of Award
Spring 4-28-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Sarit Golub
Second Advisor
Dr. Danielle Berke
Academic Program Adviser
Dr. Sandeep Prasada
Abstract
This study explored relationships between parenthood orientation, pregnancy intention, and unprotected intercourse. Nulligravid, sexually active women aged 18-29 (N = 252) were surveyed on these topics in May 2019. There were significant differences in parenthood orientation by past and current pregnancy intention. Higher scores on parenthood orientation were associated with increased odds of past unprotected intercourse and expecting future unprotected intercourse. Only education and contraceptive self-efficacy retained significance in adjusted models. Study results are consistent with prior work on parenthood orientation and pregnancy intention and point to other factors as stronger correlates of contraceptive use.
Recommended Citation
Blades, Nakeisha, "Parenthood Orientation Among Young Women: Is It Associated with Pregnancy Intention and Unprotected Intercourse?" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/850