Abstract
The present study examined personality differences between 107 women undergoing subsequent abortions and 65 women seeking contraceptive counseling and education. The Rotter I/E and the Bipolar Psychological Inventory Impulsivity Scale were administered to women seeking abortions other than their first and to women never before pregnant who were seeking counseling. Both groups of women appear to perceive themselves low with respect to impulsivity. Repeated aborters evidence similar moderate external scores as women seeking contraceptive counseling on the Rotter I/E measure. The Rotter I/E scores obtained did not differ from those of other female populations. The results suggest that nulliparas and repeated aborters do not differ along the personality dimensions of locus of control or impulsivity.
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