MyVoice on Abortion & Contraception

MyVoice on Abortion and Contraception is a national longitudinal study examining adolescents’ and young adults’ (ages 14–24) opinions and experiences regarding abortion and contraception just prior to and in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.

Journal Article

The Perceived Impact of a Post-Dobbs Landscape on U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults

This study highlights the timely perspectives and experiences of a diverse, nationwide sample of adolescents and young adults on abortion-related topics shortly after the overturning of Roe V. Wade in 2022. Researchers found that participants were aware of recent changes in access to abortion care in their state, had conversations about abortion, shared diverse opinions on parental consent or notification laws, and could determine the trustworthiness of online abortion resources. 

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Journal Article

“Time and money and support”: Adolescents and young adults’ perceived social and logistical support needs for safe abortion care

This study highlights the perspectives and experiences of a diverse, nationwide sample of adolescents and young adults on their perceived abortion-related social and logistical support needs. These findings can support centering adolescents and young adults in practice and policy change to minimize barriers, improve social support, tailor resources and information about abortion, and streamline access to essential reproductive health services in a post-Dobbs landscape.

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Commentary

Teens Need Access to High-quality, Comprehensive Digital Information About Reproductive Health Options

In the rapidly evolving legal abortion landscape, the authors of the commentary emphasize that adolescents now, more than ever, require access to comprehensive digital information about reproductive health options. Drawing upon findings from the national MyVoice survey, this article highlights avenues for positive change, such as improving information on social media platforms and advocating for better data protections.

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Commentary

Understanding Adolescent Perspectives on Abortion Restrictions: Insights from a MyVoice Project

While young people are disproportionately affected by abortion restrictions, adolescents were frequently disregarded in policy discussions or assumed to share the views of the majority, primarily adults over 18. Prompted by this observation, researchers conducted a new MyVoice study to explore young people’s perceptions of abortion laws amid the changing legal landscape following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Findings indicate that many adolescents from diverse backgrounds are aware of and concerned about the potential impacts of abortion restrictions.

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Journal Article

A Nationwide Sample of Adolescents and Young Adults Share Where They Would Go Online for Abortion Information After Dobbs v. Jackson

Given the changing landscape of abortion access, we sought to understand where adolescents and young adults retrieve information about abortion online. Using a nationwide survey, we found that many adolescents and young adults could name an online resource for abortion information, but some are not aware of specific resources. This underscores a need to elevate reputable sources and provide guidance on how and where to look for accurate online abortion-related information.

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Journal Article

Adolescent Awareness of the Changing Legal Landscape of Abortion in the United States and Its Implications

Prior to the Supreme Court ruling to overturn federal protection of abortion, we sought to examine adolescents' awareness and knowledge about the legal landscape of abortion and how changes might affect them. Using a nationwide survey, our study suggests that many adolescents are aware of and concerned about potential impacts of abortion restrictions, across a diversity of ages, gender, racial/ethnic, and geographic perspectives. Understanding and amplifying the voices of adolescents during this critical time is necessary to inform novel access solutions and policy initiatives that center the needs of youth.

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