SOME FACTORS RELATED TO MENS STATED WILLINGNESS TO USE A MALE CONTRACEPTIVE PILL

One hundred and fifty-one men were interviewed in regard to contraceptive practices, life history, and personal outlook. In response to the question “Would you use a contraceptive pill for males if one were available?” 55.6% said yes, 18.5% said probably yes, 18.5% said probably no, and 7.3% said no. Dummy values of 3-2-1-0 were assigned to these categories and then correlated with social-demographic variables, test scores, and descriptions obtained from spouses and interviewers. Men who expressed greater willingness to use the pill preferred smaller families, scored lower on the California F scale, were more favorably disposed to population planning and abortion, and rated vasectomy, tubal ligation, and the contraceptive pill for females as acceptable methods of birth control. Observers described potential users as more introspective, labile, and prosocial, whereas potential nonusers were seen as more assertive, conventional, and self-seeking. © 1979, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.