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[Sex preference in Taiwan--an exploratory study].

E C Yen

    In'Gu Munje Nonjip = Journal of Population Studies
    |June 1, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary

    In Taiwan, a strong preference for at least one son significantly impacts family size decisions. This study simplifies a model to analyze how this preference affects fertility, revealing key socioeconomic influences.

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Sociology
    • Economics

    Context:

    • The influence of child sex preference on fertility decisions is a critical area of study.
    • Previous models, such as Ben-Porath and Welch's household production approach, have identified decision points related to child quality and sex.
    • Understanding these preferences is crucial for demographic analysis and family planning.

    Purpose:

    • To simplify the existing household production model for analyzing child sex preference.
    • To utilize Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) data from Taiwan to investigate the drivers of a preference for at least one son.
    • To empirically test the impact of this son preference on fertility outcomes in Taiwan.

    Summary:

    • The study confirms a significant preference for at least one son in Taiwan.
    Keywords:
    Age FactorsAsiaBehaviorChildChinaDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEastern AsiaEducational StatusEmployment StatusFamily And HouseholdFamily CharacteristicsFamily Planning SurveysFamily RelationshipsFamily SizeFamily Size, IdealKap SurveysMathematical ModelModels, TheoreticalOccupational StatusPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPsychological FactorsResearch MethodologySex PreferenceSonsTaiwanValue OrientationYouth

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  • Empirical findings support assumptions of inelastic demand and mild learning effects within the model.
  • Key socioeconomic factors, including family structure, wife's education, and husband's occupation, were statistically significant predictors of son preference.
  • The preference for at least one son was found to be a highly significant positive predictor of completed family size.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a simplified, yet robust, model for analyzing son preference and its fertility implications.
    • Offers valuable insights into the socioeconomic determinants of fertility in Taiwan.
    • Contributes to a deeper understanding of cultural influences on reproductive behavior and family size.