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[Determining fertility behavior using path analysis].
Wiadomosci Statystyczne (Warsaw, Poland : 1956)
|January 1, 1993
Summary
The ideal family size perception directly influences the number of children parents have in Poland. Higher ideal family size correlates with a larger actual family size, impacting reproductive behavior.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Reproductive Health
Context:
- Examines reproductive behavior in Poland.
- Focuses on factors influencing family size perception.
Purpose:
- To analyze the relationship between ideal family size and actual number of children.
- To identify key socio-demographic determinants of family size in Poland.
Summary:
- Path models reveal that the perception of ideal family size directly impacts the actual number of children.
- A one standard deviation increase in ideal family size is linked to a one-third standard deviation increase in actual family size.
- Parental influence, residence (rural/urban), education, age at marriage, religion, and quality of life are also considered.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the psychological and social drivers of family planning in Poland.
- Informs policies related to population studies and family welfare.
- Contributes to understanding reproductive decision-making processes.
Keywords:
BehaviorDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEastern EuropeEconomic FactorsEducational StatusEuropeFamily And HouseholdFamily CharacteristicsFamily SizeFamily Size, Desired--determinantsFertilityFertility DeterminantsGeographic FactorsMarriageMarriage AgeMarriage PatternsModels, TheoreticalNuptialityPerceptionPolandPopulationPopulation DynamicsPsychological FactorsQuality Of LifeReligionReproductive BehaviorResearch MethodologyResidence CharacteristicsSocial WelfareSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusSpatial Distribution