title: [Motivation for the presence of the husband at delivery (author's transl)].
abstract: The motivation for the presence of the husband at the delivery of his wife was investigated in 52 couples with the husband present and in a control group of 50 couples without the presence of the husband. A standardized interview constructed for this purpose was used for testing. Standardized scales for personality factors such as neurotic tendencies, fear, prejudice, ego strength, and shyness were also tested regarding their importance for the presence or absence of the husband at delivery. The results were statistically evaluated and the differences checked for significance. The husband present at delivery usually has a higher ego-strength than his wife and the wife enlists his help for the resolution of the crisis situation of delivery. The wife of the non-present husband has the same personality traits but does not expect help from her husband in the crisis situation and therefore does not request his presence.
mesh_terms: D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D008433:Mathematics; D009042:Motivation; D010551:Personality; D011247:Pregnancy
vernacular_title: Motivation zum qemeinsamen Geburtserlebnis.