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delayed parenthood

delayed parenthood Delayed parenthood is the postponement of the decision to become a parent.

Delayed parenthood is the postponement of the decision to become a parent. In the psychology context described here, it is linked to how people see themselves, including lower confidence, a weaker sense of competence, and reduced parenting self-efficacy.

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Drafting source: Szcześniak Małgorzata; Falewicz Adam; Chmiel Marianna; Kroplewski Zdzisław. English validation of the Multidimensional Scale of Motives for Postponing Parenthood (MSMPP-18-EN): Factorial structure, psychometric properties, and correlates. 2025; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0329404; article XML SHA-256 7f2d40ea81649bd1ab4945f3ba7416a9f51d028baeba7b838b4372a72e3e293e. “English validation of the Multidimensional Scale of Motives for Postponing Parenthood (MSMPP-18-EN): Factorial structure, psychometric properties, and correlates” (10.1371/journal.pone.0329404).
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