February 2023: Dr. Sara McClelland presents: “Abortion and deservingness: The role of psychological research in understanding abortion attitudes in the U.S.” in U-M ADVANCE Lunch Series Talks.

Much of the research on abortion focuses on the person who needs care and what gets in their way, including for example, denials, costs, and time delays. Dr. McClelland focuses on a different part of this picture: the beliefs of those near and far to this person seeking care and what they think about abortion. The role of everyday attitudes, beliefs, and emotions introduce a set of barriers that remain largely invisible, but deeply shape the environment around those who seek abortion care.