The Academic Events Group, 3rd WORLD CONFERENCE on DESIGN, ARTS AND EDUCATION

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Pastoral care for women with regret because of an unborn child loss
AUSRELE KRUNGLEVICIUTE, BIRUTE OBELENIENE

Last modified: 2014-02-14

Abstract


Lithuania among EU countries takes place between countries with highest rate number of abortions.

The majority of women after abortion experienced some psychological consequences.

The problem of the study: there is no studies that would reveal the need for pastoral care for women,

who experience a regret because of un unborn child loss. Also there is no scientifical data how such

pastoral program works.

The aim of the study: to disclose the emotions and behavior change after pastoral care program for

women, who experience regret because of an unborn child lost.

Methodology of the study. Five women with regret of an unborn child loss were involved in the study. For research diagnostic test was applied in order to determine the emotional and behavioral change in women participating in the study. Qualitative individual in-depth interview was applied as well. The data of the research have been analyzed by content analysis method.

Conclusion. The study showed that negative emotions and destructive behavior diminished after participation in the pastoral care program


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