A Biopsychosocial Theory of Infertility

This article briefly reviews the literature on infertility and its emotional, physical, existential, and relational effects on individuals, couples, and families. Life crisis and biopsychosocial theories are discussed as they apply to persons struggling with infertility issues. In addition, stage mo...

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Published in:The Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) Va.), 2001-04, Vol.9 (2), p.151-158
Main Author: Gerrity, Deborah A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsychosocial Model
Coping
Counseling Techniques
Counseling Theories
Couples
Family counseling
Infertility
Marriage Counseling
Psychology
Stress Management
Theory
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Summary:This article briefly reviews the literature on infertility and its emotional, physical, existential, and relational effects on individuals, couples, and families. Life crisis and biopsychosocial theories are discussed as they apply to persons struggling with infertility issues. In addition, stage models derived from a biopsychosocial perspective are presented. Most of the literature applies to White, middleclass persons. A short review of the literature for diverse individuals (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status) is included. Treatment suggestions are posited for the mental health practitioner working with individuals and/or couples.
ISSN:1066-4807
1552-3950
DOI:10.1177/1066480701092009