The Impact of Embryo Donation Technology on Child Psychological Adjustment and parenting styles: A Comparative Study

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1 Department of Psychiatry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran

2 Psychosomatic Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

3 department of infertility,OB&GYN,Faculty of medicine ,Mazandaran university of medical sciences,sari,iran

4 Department of Nursing Mazandaran University of Medical Science, Sari, Iran

10.22074/ijfs.2024.2016523.1581

Abstract

Background: Despite remarkable advancements in the use of embryo donation, concerns have

arisen regarding its potential effects on the psychological well-being of children conceived

through this assisted reproductive technology and their parent-child relationships. 

 Method: In a cross-sectional analytical study, the psychological adjustment of 31 children aged

3 to 7 born through embryo donation was assessed and compared to 30 age-matched children

from families who conceived naturally using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.

Parenting styles within these families were also evaluated using the Baumrind Parenting Styles

Inventory through clinical interviews. 

 Results: Although 8 out of 31 children born through embryo donation (25.8%) and 3 out of 30

children from natural conception families exhibited psychological maladjustment, this difference

was not statistically significant. Furthermore, parenting styles did not significantly differ

between the two groups.

Conclusion: The absence of genetic parent-child relationships does not appear to be a dominant

factor influencing the psychological adjustment of children or parenting styles.

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International Journal of Fertility and Sterility

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 07 May 2024

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