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The Influence of Gender and Age Factors on Attitudes Towards Abortion

https://doi.org/10.24412/1998-5533-2026-1-325-330

Abstract

The relevance of this research is due to the demographic problem, characteristic of both the Russian Federation and the Vologda region. Despite state and regional measures to support families and prevent abortions, the Vologda region has seen an 18 % decrease in birth rates, with 64 abortions per 100 live births. Studying the bioethical perceptions of the population regarding pregnancy termination is necessary to understand the factors influencing reproductive behavior in the context of demographic programs (e.g., the regional program "Family – the Bulwark of the Russian North").
The aim of the study is to analyze public opinion on the procedure of pregnancy termination depending on gender and age demographic characteristics. The research objectives include studying opinions on: 1) the beginning of human life, 2) the permissibility of abortions, 3) a doctor's right to refuse to perform an abortion based on moral convictions, and 4) the permissibility of using fetal tissues in medicine.
The scientific significance of the study lies in the comprehensive examination of the population's reproductive attitudes depending on gender and age, which complements data on demographic dynamics.
The practical value of the results consists in their application for improving measures to prevent abortions and forming a culture of reproductive health.
The survey involved 513 adult residents of Cherepovets, Vologda region. It was established that the majority associate the beginning of life with conception, with prevailing positions against abortions or their conditional permissibility depending on circumstances. The refusal of a doctor to perform an operation based on personal convictions is rejected. Gender differences in perception were revealed: women more often support abortions or are guided by circumstances, while men are more often against them and more often allow a doctor's right to refuse pregnancy termination based on moral convictions. High uncertainty regarding fetal tissues was observed.
The conclusions emphasize the need to increase public awareness and consider gender specificities in demographic policy.

About the Author

E. A. Smirnova
Cherepovets State University
Russian Federation


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Smirnova E.A. The Influence of Gender and Age Factors on Attitudes Towards Abortion. The Review of Economy, the Law and Sociology. 2026;(1):325-330. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24412/1998-5533-2026-1-325-330

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