Navigating rough waters: an overview of psychological aspects of surrogacy.
This article provides an overview of the social and psychological aspects surrounding the surrogacy process including attitudes about surrogacy, perceptions and problems of surrogate mothers and intended/social parents, and questions concerning children resulting from contractual parenting. Review of the literature on contractual parenting reveals a wealth of discussion about the ethical, moral, legal, and psychological implications, but limited empirical data on the psychological and social aspects. Future research can provide empirical evidence as a foundation for counseling at all phases of the surrogacy process.
Ciccarelli
Janice C
JC
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Beckman
Linda J
LJ
D002170:Canada; D032982:Contracts; D036262:Empirical Research; D005260:Female; D019513:Feminism; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D011247:Pregnancy; D011639:Public Opinion; D011640:Public Policy; D013533:Gestational Carriers / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data