Mulheres solteiras ou com parceiro feminino que recorrem a técnicas de PMA
: quem são?: uma scoping review

  • Diogo de Oliveira Monteiro Viana (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

The aim of this study is to contribute to the synthesis and deepening of knowledge about the sociodemographic characteristics and psychological/emotional well-being of single women and women with female partners who use MAR services. To this end, a scoping review of the literature will be conducted. There has been a lot of research into heterosexual couples, highlighting how the MAR process can compromise the psychological well-being of both man and woman, so there is a greater need for follow up. In Portugal and in some countries, the law that allows single women and women with a female partner to use MAR services is recent, so it is important to deepen our knowledge of their sociodemographic characteristics and psychological/emotional well being. A scoping review therefore appears to be an appropriate methodology for the systematic organisation of information, the clarification of concepts and the facilitation of future research. The ScR yielded a total of 10 papers that provide insight into the sociodemographic characteristics and psychological/emotional well-being of the group of women in question. The results demonstrate that these women are over 30 years of age, have engaged in further education for a longer period of time, and have a more stable life. Only three studies have focused on this area of mental health, and these women report positive results. This study was conducted in accordance with the standards set forth by the Joanna Briggs Institute for conducting a ScR. Further research on this subject is considered essential.
Date of Award19 Dec 2024
Original languagePortuguese
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorMaria Raul Xavier (Supervisor)

Keywords

  • Medically assisted reproduction (MAR)
  • Single women or with female partners
  • Scoping review
  • Sociodemographic characteristics
  • Psychological well-being

Designation

  • Mestrado em Psicologia

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