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[Relations and childbearing in 1983]
Maandstatistiek Van De Bevolking (Hague, Netherlands : 1982)
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Dutch population surveys reveal stable childbearing patterns, with expected fertility near replacement level. However, actual births may be lower due to overestimations in fertility expectations, particularly among childless women.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Population Studies
Context:
- Utilizes data from the 1983 survey of the well-being of the population (WBP'83).
- Builds upon previous Netherlands Fertility Surveys (NFS'77, NFS'82) and the 1980 survey of the well-being of the population (WBP'80).
- Includes interviews with men and women of all ages, offering a broader perspective than fertility-specific surveys.
Purpose:
- To analyze contemporary relationships and childbearing trends in the Netherlands.
- To investigate the impact of increasing cohabitation on marriage patterns and fertility.
- To assess future fertility expectations and their reliability.
Summary:
- Cohabitation is rising, but most Dutch individuals still marry or expect to marry, suggesting a delay rather than a decrease in marriage.
- Fertility rates among younger generations appear stable, with expected births near the replacement level.
- Fertility expectations are generally consistent between men and women, though men's expectations are less reliable for quantitative analysis.
Impact:
- Provides insights into evolving family structures and reproductive behaviors in a developed nation.
- Informs demographic projections and social policy related to family formation.
- Highlights the importance of considering the reliability of self-reported fertility expectations in research.