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Infertility is a significant social concern worldwide, including in Iran. In many societies, particularly our own, femininity is often defined through motherhood, which is frequently viewed as the primary means for women to enhance their status within the family and society (Hasanpoor-Azghady et al., 2019). The ability to have children is perceived as a vital individual, social, and cultural value. In developing countries, the negative effects of infertility are often more pronounced due to various social, cultural, and economic factors, leading to considerable social pressure on couples (Ebrahimzadeh Zagami et al., 2021). This study aimed to sociologically analyze the impact of social stigma on relationship quality among infertile men and women undergoing donor IVF treatment with a particular focus on the moderating role of women's economic independence within the family. Specifically, the research examined how social stigma influenced the quality of family and social relationships for both men and women undergoing donor IVF treatment. Additionally, it assessed the extent to which women's economic independence moderated the effect of social stigma on these relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
