A Thematic Analysis of Men's Experience With a Partner's Elective Abortion. Issue 2 (October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Coyle, Catherine T.; Rue, Vincent M.
• Is Part Of: Counseling and values. Volume 60:Issue 2(2015:Oct.)
• Page Start: 138
• Page End: 150
• Publication Date: 2015-10
• Subjects: Counseling -- Religious aspects -- Periodicals; Spiritual direction -- Periodicals; Philosophical counseling -- Periodicals; Values -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 158.3
• DOI: 10.1002/cvj.12010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-7960

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Research concerning men's experience with a partner's abortion is limited. To foster understanding of this topic, the authors used online surveys to gather data from men whose partners underwent induced abortion. A thematic analysis of men's comments about their experience revealed 3 salient themes: loss and grief, helplessness and/or victimization, and spiritual healing. Findings are discussed in terms of future research and counseling practices as they relate to pregnancy outcome decisions.</p> </abstract>