Publications by authors named "Miljana Spasic Snele"
Representations of in vitro fertilization in the first cycle of IVF in women.
Health Psychol Behav Med
December 2024
Introduction: Women typically experience more intense stress related to infertility compared to men, which is partly connected to the importance that motherhood and parenthood have for women in most societies. Considering the dominance of pronatalism in the majority of cultures, it is not surprising that women, who are most often considered responsible for reproduction, suffer greater social and psychological pressure due to infertility.
Method: The study employs a social constructionist framework to explore how women facing infertility construct their notions of their first IVF treatment.
Article Synopsis
- - The study explored how women aged 27-42 perceive themselves while going through IVF, uncovering themes related to motherhood, social connections, self-perception, and personal agency.
- - Participants strongly identified with motherhood and felt a bond with others who faced infertility, while feeling distinct from those without such experiences.
- - Their reproductive journeys led to changes in self-view, interpreted as either impairing or empowering, as they actively worked to control their thoughts, feelings, and bodies throughout the process.