Motives for Child Conception Questionnaire Test

In about 5 minutes, it clarifies what motivates a woman to have a child. With 24 items, it offers fast insights to tailor perinatal counseling, align expectations, and reduce conflict.
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7/12
Responsibility Motive (RM)
Measures the degree to which a person emphasizes duty and accountability in deciding to conceive and raise a child.
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Moderate responsibility focus
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A score of 7 indicates a moderate emphasis on parental duty and obligations as a motivation for having a child.
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6/12
Happiness Motive (HM)
Measures how strongly the respondent expects having a child to bring joy and positive emotions.
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A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced expectation that parenthood will contribute to happiness without being the dominant motive.
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9/12
Care and Love Motive (CaLM)
Measures the importance of wanting to provide care, tenderness, and emotional support to the child as a key motivation for conceiving.
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A score of 9 indicates a high care-and-love motive, suggesting a strong emphasis on emotional connection and nurturing in the decision to have a child.
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6/12
Family Cohesion Motive (FCM)
Measures how strongly having a child is motivated by a desire to strengthen family relationships and unity.
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A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting family unity is a meaningful but not dominant motive for conceiving a child.
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4/12
Meaning of Life Motive (MoLM)
Measures the extent to which having a child is seen as a way to find or strengthen life meaning and purpose.
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A score of 4 falls in the Low range, suggesting that seeking life meaning through parenthood is not a primary motivation right now.
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7/12
Motherhood Motive (MM)
Measures how strongly a woman is motivated to conceive in order to fulfill herself in the maternal role and engage in caregiving functions.
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A score of 7 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting motherhood is an important motive, though it likely shares influence with other reasons for conceiving.
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7/12
Family Completeness Motive (FCM)
Measures how strongly the person views having a child as necessary to feel the family is complete and whole.
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A score of 7 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting family completeness is a meaningful motive but not the sole or dominant driver for conceiving a child.
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2/12
Lineage Continuation Motive (LCM)
Measures the extent to which having a child is motivated by continuing the family or ancestral line.
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A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting that continuing the family line is currently a relatively minor motive compared with other possible reasons for conceiving a child.
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Expectant mothers seeking clarity
41%OF USERS
Pregnant women who want to understand what personally motivates them to have a child and what they hope will change in their lives.
Women planning a pregnancy
34%OF USERS
Women considering motherhood who want to sort out their reasons and expectations before deciding to conceive.
Perinatal counselors and psychologists
25%OF USERS
Professionals who use a quick screening tool to identify a client’s core motivations and guide counseling and family support.
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Motive of responsibility (Mor)
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The Motive of Happiness (TMoH)
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The motive of care and love (Tmocal)
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3.8
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The theme of family unity (Ttofu)
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3.6
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The Motivation of Life's Meaning (TMoLM)
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7
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The Theme of Motherhood (TToM)
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5.4
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3.87
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The theme of family completeness (Ttofc)
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5.4
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Motive for reproduction (Mfr)
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8.4
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures the relative importance of common motivations for conceiving a child. Results summarize eight motivation areas, such as family continuity, caregiving, and responsibility.
Who is the questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for use with pregnant individuals in perinatal counseling and psychological support settings. It may also be used in related clinical or social service contexts when motivation for pregnancy is relevant.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about five minutes. The questionnaire includes 24 items.
How should items be answered?
Each item is rated by importance using the response scale provided. Responses should reflect current priorities rather than ideal or expected reasons.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Scores indicate which motivations are strongest and which are less central at the time of assessment. Findings support case formulation and goal setting, and may inform discussion of expectations, supports, and potential conflicts.
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Motivations for Conceiving a Child Test

Motives for Child Conception Questionnaire Test

In perinatal and family assessment, clarifying reasons for pursuing parenthood can inform case formulation and clinical planning. The Motives for Child Conception Questionnaire is a brief self-report measure designed to identify salient motivations related to conceiving a child (Belsky). It includes 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Respondents rate the personal importance of various conception-related motives, yielding a profile that can support clinical discussion of expectations, values, and potential areas of tension or ambivalence. The Motives for Child Conception Questionnaire may be used to guide collaborative exploration in perinatal counseling, couples work, or psychosocial support by helping clinicians organize themes for follow-up interview and intervention planning.

Author: John L. Belsky
Literature: Miller, W. B. Childbearing motivations, desires, and intentions: A theoretical framework. Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs. 1994.; Cowan, C. P., & Cowan, P. A. When partners become parents: The big life change for couples. Basic Books. 1992.
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