The effects of vasectomy on postoperative psychological adjustment and self-concept.
Twenty men undergoing vasectomies completed the Tennessee Self Concept Scale shortly before the operation and again at 6- and 18-month postoperative follow-up periods. Twenty nonvasectomy comparison subjects completed the test at the same points in time. Results indicated that vasectomy adversely affects psychological adjustment, and this effect fluctuates over time as a function of preoperative level of defensiveness. In contrast, vasectomy was not found to effect changes in self-concept.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004522:Educational Status; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012649:Self Concept; D012650:Self Disclosure; D013997:Time Factors; D014659:Vasectomy