Effects of Having an Abortion
Although there a numerous rumors circulating that abortions damage a woman psychologically, there is very little evidence that backs this up. Many anti-abortion activists will say that abortions are psychologically damaging, however this is referred to as "Post Abortion Syndrome" or P.A.S. "PAS is an example of what Brown, Lyson, and Jenkins (2011) refer to as a social diagnosis; it cannot be fully understood without taking into account the larger structural conditions surrounding it and the different social actors involved. In other words, social diagnoses are socially constructed and involve far more factors than physician–patient interaction." The foundation of these rumors have been said to be completely sociological, and have no scientific backing.
Findings have actually proven that a resounding majority of the women who have abortions are better off psychologically then before.
" Two years postabortion, 301 (72%) of 418 women were satisfied with their decision; 306 (69%) of 441 said they would have the abortion again; 315 (72%) of 440 reported more benefit than harm from their abortion; and 308 (80%) of 386 were not depressed."
"Women denied an abortion initially reported lower self-esteem and life satisfaction than women who sought and obtained an abortion."
Findings have actually proven that a resounding majority of the women who have abortions are better off psychologically then before.
" Two years postabortion, 301 (72%) of 418 women were satisfied with their decision; 306 (69%) of 441 said they would have the abortion again; 315 (72%) of 440 reported more benefit than harm from their abortion; and 308 (80%) of 386 were not depressed."
"Women denied an abortion initially reported lower self-esteem and life satisfaction than women who sought and obtained an abortion."