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[The desire for a child in a socio-structural context].
1Institut für Medizinische Psychologie der Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität, Greifswald. wiesmann@uni-greifswald.de
Summary
Germany faces low birth rates and high childlessness due to societal pressures conflicting with the desire for children. Addressing socio-structural factors is crucial to overcome this demographic crisis.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Psychology
Context:
- Germany exhibits the lowest birth rate and highest childlessness in the EU.
- Modern achievement-centered societies create conflicts between life goals and the desire for children.
- Adverse societal conditions lead to delayed parenthood and childlessness.
Purpose:
- To analyze the socio-structural determinants of the desire for children and childlessness in Germany.
- To identify psychological conflicts influencing reproductive decisions.
- To propose solutions for the declining birth rate crisis.
Summary:
- The study examines how societal pressures and individual life goals in Germany impact the decision to have children.
- It highlights the psychological ambivalence and insecurity faced by individuals of fertile age.
- Analysis is based on representative surveys detailing socio-structural conditions.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the complex factors behind low fertility rates.
- Suggests actionable steps to address the demographic challenges in Germany.
- Informs policy and societal approaches to support reproductive desires.