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To examine dyadic emotional complexity and the nature of ambivalence experienced by couples undergoing in vitro fertilization.

July 19, 2022Human Fertility

Ambivalence experienced by infertile couples undergoing IVF: a qualitative study

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HYHong YaoMinzu University of China CCChy ChanThe University of Melbourne YHYajie HouNaval University of Engineering

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Qualitative study uncovers pervasive decisional and relational ambivalence in couples undergoing IVF, suggesting fertility clinics must address shared emotional burdens alongside medical care.

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To examine dyadic emotional complexity and the nature of ambivalence experienced by couples undergoing in vitro fertilization.
Descriptive qualitative study using purposive sampling with 24 participants (eight couples and eight additional wives) at a fertility center in Tianjin, China, between June and August 2015.
Conducted conjoint and individual interviews, analyzing narrative data using thematic analysis.
Identified decisional ambivalence driven by conflicting feelings toward clinical treatments, high outcome uncertainty, and mandatory lifestyle adjustments.
Identified relational ambivalence manifesting as interpersonal strain between spouses and intergenerational conflict with extended family due to cultural expectations surrounding childbearing.

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Yao et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a154fee5347fbb1739f9244 https://doi.org/10.1080/14647273.2022.2099314

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Qualitative study uncovers pervasive decisional and relational ambivalence in couples undergoing IVF, suggesting fertility clinics must address shared emotional burdens alongside medical care.

Ambivalence experienced by infertile couples undergoing IVF: a qualitative study

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Ambivalence experienced by infertile couples undergoing IVF: a qualitative study

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