Family as a factor in the formation of reproductive orientations in girls
https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-3-46-55
Abstract
The article discusses reproductive orientations as a system of subjective priorities of an individual in the field of childbearing, which manifests itself in certain social conditions and is a form of internal control (self-control) over reproductive behavior. The purpose of the empirical study was to identify the content of reproductive orientations of girls in the context of their parental family composition. The study involved 120 girls aged 18-21, including 66 girls from complete families and 54 girls from single-parent families raised by mothers without the involvement of a father or stepfather. The study revealed common manifestations of reproductive orientations among girls raised in both full and single-parent families: the desire to show love and respect for a new life prevails, and family unity with a partner based on a sense of security is considered significant for having a child. At the same time, girls from full families are less likely to exhibit genophilia as an unconditional desire for offspring and reproductive activity as involvement in actions aimed at having a child and establishing contact with it, which reflects their high requirements for family conditions for raising a child.
About the Authors
I. V. Zavgorodnaya
Voronezh State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Zavgorodnaya I. V., Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of General and Social Psychology
24 Revolutsii Avenue, Voronezh, 394000;
Phone: 8(473)2208252
O. A. Yapryntseva
Voronezh State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yapryntseva O. A., Master's student of the Department of General and Social Psychology
24 Revolutsii Avenue, Voronezh, 394000;
Phone: 8(473)2208252
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Zavgorodnaya I.V., Yapryntseva O.A. Family as a factor in the formation of reproductive orientations in girls. Medical Psychology in Russia. 2025;17(3):46-55. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-3-46-55
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