Negative experiences in childhood and attachments styles on decision to have children among married individuals

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: NA

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/09/057823

Lead Sponsor: Dharshini G

Brief Summary: This study explores the role of adverse childhood experiences and adult attachments in the decision to have children. The scales used in this study are the Adverse Childhood Experiences short form scale and Experiences in Close Relationships scale. The sociodemographic details of the participants will be taken, and they will be screened according to the inclusion/exclusion criteria. StataSE 16 will be used for the statistical analysis of data.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 130

Inclusion Criteria

Participants between the ages 21 to 45 years who are married and are married for at least 3 years and are currently residing in India are eligible to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who have major psychiatric problems and same-sex couples are excluded from the study.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Adverse Childhood Experiences	7 months
Attachment styles	7 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The study will find out if adverse childhood experiences and attachment styles will have an effect on the decision to have children	7 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
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Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Dharshini G
Principal investigator
9585998717
dharshini1.mchpmpl2022@learner.manipal.edu