@article{612,
  keywords = {Parenting, Fertility and sexual/reproductive health},
  author = {Amy Claridge and Casey Chaviano},
  title = {Congruency in Abortion Consideration and Perceptions of Supportive Coparenting},
  abstract = {<p>Objective<br />
This study examined the association between abortion consideration in pregnancy and mothers{\textquoteright} and fathers{\textquoteright} perceptions of supportive coparenting over time among families from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study.</p>

<p>Design<br />
Using multiple linear regressions, this study examined the association between parents{\textquoteright} retrospective reports at the time of their child{\textquoteright}s birth of their abortion consideration during pregnancy and perceptions of supportive coparenting when their focal child was 3, 5, and 9 years old. Parental sociodemographic characteristics were examined as moderators of the associations.</p>

<p>Results<br />
Consideration of abortion was associated with mothers{\textquoteright} reports, and to a lesser degree, fathers{\textquoteright} reports of less supportive coparenting over time. Although not consistent across time, interactions between abortion consideration and mother age, education, and relationship status were associated with mothers{\textquoteright} reports of coparenting.</p>

<p>Conclusion<br />
Abortion consideration in pregnancy may be associated with less supportive coparenting over time. The results have implications for services aimed at couples facing pregnancy decisions and the transition to parenthood.</p>
},
  year = {2014},
  journal = {Parenting: Science and Practice},
  volume = {14},
  pages = {19-27},
  url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15295192.2014.870012$\#$.Uvu5T02YY3E},
}