With the exception of college freshmen, the frequency of unplanned pregnancies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels was unrelated to class, but increased over the time studied, with peaks after vacation periods. (MJB)

Questionnaires were administered to a random sample of 1,627 college students to assess their sexual experiences and behavior. Due to the "sexual revolution," a higher number of students are having premarital coitus; however, many students were found to be sexually inactive and unreliable in their use of contraceptives. (Authors/JN)

Discusses general attitudes towards unwanted pregnancies and abortions, the methods that students have resorted to in order to abort themselves, and the mental state of college women, who become pregnant with children they don't want. (RK)

Depression as a postabortion phenomenon among women at a large university is explored. Characteristics of long- and short-term depressive reactions, a review of abortion research, and several case studies are presented. (JN)

Presents a program for pregnancy counseling and abortion referral for female students. (Author/RK)

The high incidence of abortion and pregnancy among college students is indicative of their increasing rate of sexual activity. College students refute the use of contraceptives for reasons which include: (1) difficulty in acknowledging oneself and others as sexual beings; and (2) shame and guilt over sexual activities. (JN)

Effective counseling methods for women experiencing an unwanted pregnancy and counseling in the alternative choices of parenthood and abortion are discussed. A major goal in counseling is to help the client recognize and come to terms with her own feelings. (JN)