The Lure of Motherhood.

Gerson, Mary-Joan

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Lure of Motherhood.

Gerson, Mary-Joan

Psychology of Women Quarterly, v5 n2 p207-18 Win 1980

An exploration of motivations for parenthood in female college undergraduates indicated that positive memories of early childhood maternal love, traditional feminine sex-role identification and antifeminist sympathy were the primary unique psychological variables accounting for expressed desire for children. Women from large families expressed more desire for children. (Author)

Descriptors: College Students, Family Influence, Females, Feminism, Higher Education, Individual Psychology, Mothers, Motivation, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Sex Role

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Language: English

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