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Auto-conceito e Interrupção Voluntária da Gravidez

 

Ana Noya (*)

Isabel Pereira Leal (**)

 

 

RESUMO

Neste artigo relata-se uma investigação que tem como objectivo analisar os níveis de auto-conceito em mulheres que por uma, ou mais vezes, recorreram à Interrupção Voluntária de Gravidez.

Palavras-chave: Aborto, gravidez, auto-conceito.

 

 

ABSTRACT

This paper reports an analysis of levels of self-concept in women who had one or more induced abortions.

Key words: Abortion, pregnancy, self-concept.

 

 

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(*) Psicóloga Clínica. Estagiária na Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa, Lisboa.

(**) Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, Lisboa.