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Robbins, James M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Measured psychological sequelae to induced abortion among women pregnant out of wedlock, using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory and questions specific to willingness to repeat abortion under similar circumstances. Analyses indicated no relation between objective and subjective indicators. Affectivity after induced abortion had…
Descriptors: Abortions, Affective Behavior, Blacks, Emotional Response

Leifer, Myra; Shapiro, Jeremy P. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1995
Longitudinally examined the effects of foster care placement versus remaining at home upon the psychological function of 64 African American, sexually abused girls 5-16 years old. Both groups showed declines in affective distress and depression. Overall, there were no significant differences in the psychological function of the girls who remained…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Anxiety, Blacks, Child Abuse