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[Young and single in the 1980s and 1990s]
Maandstatistiek Van De Bevolking (Hague, Netherlands : 1982)
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Young women in the Netherlands are increasingly choosing to live alone, driven by educational and career opportunities. This trend reflects broader societal shifts towards female emancipation and independence.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Gender Studies
Context:
- The rise of single-person households among young adults in the Netherlands since the 1960s.
- This phenomenon is part of wider, international social transformations.
- Previous research has not fully explored the specific drivers for young women living alone.
Purpose:
- To investigate the factors influencing the decision of young women to live independently.
- To develop a predictive model for the number of young women living alone.
- To analyze the impact of emancipation indicators on living arrangements.
Summary:
- A model was developed using data from the 1988 Netherlands Fertility Survey.
- Key emancipation indicators identified: educational participation, attainment, and labor market involvement.
- Forecasts of these indicators were used to predict the number of single-person households for young women in 2000.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant role of female emancipation in demographic shifts.
- Provides a quantitative forecast for single-person households among young women.
- Informs social policy and urban planning regarding changing household structures.
Keywords:
Age FactorsBehaviorDecision MakingDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEconomic FactorsEducational Status--womenEmployment Status--womenEstimation TechnicsEuropeFamily And HouseholdHouseholdsNetherlandsOne Person Household--womenPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation ForecastResearch MethodologySocial ChangeSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusWestern EuropeYouth