@Rei57Cebum @estherzelda0514 https://t.co/v7nmL8jHrX “Although children born through reproductive donation obtained SDQ scores within the normal range, surrogacy children showed higher levels of adjustment difficulties at age 7”
Children born through reproductive donation: a longitudinal study of psychological adjustment.
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Various discussions highlight the study's findings on psychological adjustment, especially noting how secrecy about origins increases distress, which indicates concern and engagement with the topic. For example, mentions of increased difficulties at age 7 and the importance of parental transparency demonstrate meaningful analysis, with a tone that questions and explores the societal implications of the research.
Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, especially regarding the differences in adjustment difficulties among children born via reproductive donation.
Posts show a moderate level of curiosity, with some referencing related studies and ongoing debates in reproductive ethics.
Comments reflect thoughtful analysis, mentioning mothers' secret-keeping and comparing different types of reproductive methods, indicating active engagement.
The discussions suggest a recognition that the findings could influence social and ethical perspectives on reproductive donation practices.
Abstract in brief
- This study investigates the psychological adjustment of children born via reproductive donation, including surrogacy, egg donation, and donor insemination, compared to children born naturally.
- Parenting quality at age 3 and children's adjustment at ages 3, 7, and 10 were assessed, revealing that surrogacy children showed more adjustment difficulties at age 7, particularly when mothers kept their child's origins secret.
- The findings suggest that not having a gestational connection to the mother may be more impactful on a child's well-being than the lack of a genetic link.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@fletchermadtown @SurrogConcern This one actually baselines normal pregnancy & compares among types etc - Although children born through reproductive donation obtained SDQ scores within normal range, surrogacy children showed higher levels of adjustment difficulties at age 7 than others https://t.co/PHBKhT9RMP
2. "Children born through reproductive donation: a longitudinal study of psychological adjustment" https://t.co/F1UV9yp67K #bioethics #surrogacy
@chadfelixg @JennaEllisEsq "...conceived through gamete donation. Also, mothers who kept their child's origins a secret experienced increased distress." https://t.co/svQCzoPH0S
@biederman_53326 @AbolitionUnited @ostrachan For homosexual parents, see Sullins, D. P. (2015). “Emotional problems among children with same-sex parents” For surrogacy, see Golombok, S., Blake, L., Casey et al (2013). “Children born through reproductive donation: A longitudinal study of psychological adjustment.”
@FeministPhilos @ReisterRei I think this is the study https://t.co/ogwPfcjDFU
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@biederman_53326 @AbolitionUnited @ostrachan For homosexual parents, see Sullins, D. P. (2015). “Emotional problems among children with same-sex parents” For surrogacy, see Golombok, S., Blake, L., Casey et al (2013). “Children born through reproductive donation: A longitudinal study of psychological adjustment.”
@Rei57Cebum @estherzelda0514 https://t.co/v7nmL8jHrX “Although children born through reproductive donation obtained SDQ scores within the normal range, surrogacy children showed higher levels of adjustment difficulties at age 7”
@Misterman1978 @SurrogConcern @BBCSport @tomdal It's a difficult thing to study, for obvious reasons. But the research there is isn't unanimously positive (see link) I hope that you're right, otherwise we've all been bystanders in an extraordinarily cruel social experiment. https://t.co/N5b6TmoSsl
@The_Perc_Fiend @Crispypng @MichaelNineveh Nope it's a fact. https://t.co/chq3nBWjvZ
@justinedeter @benappel "...conceived through gamete donation. Also, mothers who kept their child's origins a secret experienced increased distress." https://t.co/svQCzoPH0S
@chadfelixg @JennaEllisEsq "...conceived through gamete donation. Also, mothers who kept their child's origins a secret experienced increased distress." https://t.co/svQCzoPH0S
@fletchermadtown @SurrogConcern This one actually baselines normal pregnancy & compares among types etc - Although children born through reproductive donation obtained SDQ scores within normal range, surrogacy children showed higher levels of adjustment difficulties at age 7 than others https://t.co/PHBKhT9RMP
@fatmogs1 @PaulineMakov @GTFGla @CIAMS_Coalition @scum_officiel @FiLiA_charity https://t.co/U4uYsnTckL
@FeministPhilos @ReisterRei I think this is the study https://t.co/ogwPfcjDFU
RT @PostigoElena: 2. "Children born through reproductive donation: a longitudinal study of psychological adjustment" https://t.co/F1UV9yp67…
2. "Children born through reproductive donation: a longitudinal study of psychological adjustment" https://t.co/F1UV9yp67K #bioethics #surrogacy
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