Table 2: Comparison of the clinical scale scores between MAR pathways (n = 226).

Clinical scales MAR Pathway n Mean SD t(df) p
BDI-II Homologous 118 8.83 7.20 3.75(224) < 0.001
Heterologous 108 5.32 6.81
STAI-Y State Homologous 118 42.77 12.28 4.52(220.19) < 0.001
Heterologous 108 36.10 9.83
STAI-Y Trait Homologous 118 39.74 9.91 3.09(224) 0.002
Heterologous 108 35.82 9.01
FPI-Rejection of childfree lifestyle Homologous 118 31.18 8.12 0.60(224) 0.54
Heterologous 108 30.56 7.03
FPI-Need for Parenthood Homologous 118 37.46 10.21 1.02(224) 0.30
Heterologous 108 36.13 8.98
FPI-Sexual Concern Homologous 118 17.97 7.74 2.96(224) 0.003
Heterologous 108 15.06 6.90
FPI-Social Concerns Homologous 118 23.93 9.73 1.80(224) 0.07
Heterologous 108 21.70 8.66
FPI-Relationship Concern Homologous 118 23.22 8.22 1.89(224) 0.05
Heterologous 108 21.18 7.85
FPI-Global Stress Homologous 118 133.76 30.73 2.31(224) 0.02
Heterologous 108 124.62 28.18

Note. BDI-II = Beck Depression Inventory-II edition, FPI = Fertility Problem Inventory, MAR = Medically Assisted Reproduction, STAI-Y = State-Trait Anxiety Inventory – Y form.