TY - JOUR
T1 - The living experience of losing genetic continuity
T2 - Concealment tendency in Chinese recipients of donor-assisted conception
AU - Tsui, Elaine Yin Ling
AU - Cheng, Joanna Oi Yue
N1 - Funding Information:
The authors reveal their gratitude to Prof. Cecilia Chan and Dr. Celia Chan for their supervision on the study. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This paper is supported by Faculty Development Scheme (UGC/FDS23/H02/16), University Grants Committee, Hong Kong.
PY - 2021/3/1
Y1 - 2021/3/1
N2 - This study explored how Chinese women with donor-assisted conception experienced loss of genetic continuity and managed donor-assisted conception–related information. Through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, a thematic framework on women’s beliefs, motivation, and behaviors in information management was constructed. Contrary to the Western trend toward disclosure, it was found that Chinese women strongly preferred to conceal, in order to protect their family members, the parent–child relationship, and family stability. Participants’ strong preference was also indicated in specific behaviors that ensure information concealment. The findings of this study may contribute toward the development of culturally sensitive clinical guidelines for counseling practice that supports infertile couples’ decision-making.
AB - This study explored how Chinese women with donor-assisted conception experienced loss of genetic continuity and managed donor-assisted conception–related information. Through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, a thematic framework on women’s beliefs, motivation, and behaviors in information management was constructed. Contrary to the Western trend toward disclosure, it was found that Chinese women strongly preferred to conceal, in order to protect their family members, the parent–child relationship, and family stability. Participants’ strong preference was also indicated in specific behaviors that ensure information concealment. The findings of this study may contribute toward the development of culturally sensitive clinical guidelines for counseling practice that supports infertile couples’ decision-making.
KW - Chinese
KW - donated gametes
KW - donor-assisted conception
KW - infertility
KW - self-concealment
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U2 - 10.1177/1359105318820667
DO - 10.1177/1359105318820667
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 30618294
AN - SCOPUS:85059898064
SN - 1359-1053
VL - 26
SP - 525
EP - 542
JO - Journal of Health Psychology
JF - Journal of Health Psychology
IS - 4
ER -