Enhancing Counselor Competency during Female Partner Family Formation

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ID12171901
AuthorsJessica Danielson (0000-0002-9258-1425, North Dakota State University, corresponding author), Jill R Nelson (0000-0001-9695-5204, North Dakota State University), Jodi L Tagen (North Dakota State University)
Year2022
Volume34
Issue1-2
Pages106-124
Publication date2022-01-28
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Feminist Family Therapy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0895-2833 • E-ISSN: 1540-4099
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08952833.2022.2029050
OpenAlexW4210450421
LanguageEN
References cited17

The process of family formation for female partners is unique. Little research, outside of the nursing literature, has been conducted to help counselors address the needs of female partners. In this qualitative study, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was utilized to (a) explore the experiences of female partners receiving third-party fertility treatments during family formation and (b) examine the role of counseling in the process. A total of six participants, three couples, participated in this study. Three themes emerged: family preparation, family issues, and counselor competency. Recommendations and directions for future research are discussed

Developmental psychology · Family therapy · Fertility · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy · Clinical Psychology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Medicine · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies

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