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Lars Dommermuth1, Jane Klobas2, Trude Lappegård1
1Research Department, Statistics Norway, PB 8131 Dep., 0033 Oslo, Norway.
Advances in Life Course Research
|June 7, 2015
Summary
Fertility intentions are more likely to be realized when they are immediate. Childless individuals face more challenges than parents in achieving their fertility goals, according to the Theory of Planned Behavior.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Fertility intentions are crucial for understanding population dynamics.
- The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) provides a framework for analyzing intention-behavior relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the realization of fertility intentions based on their time frame.
- To compare intention realization between childless individuals and parents.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a unique combination of survey data and Norwegian administrative registers.
- Applied the theoretical framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).
Main Results:
- Fertility intention time frame impacts childbearing behavior differently for childless individuals and parents.
- Childless individuals were less likely to realize intentions than parents.
- Immediate intentions were more likely to be realized by childless individuals, while longer-term intentions showed higher realization rates for parents after four years.
Conclusions:
- The time frame of fertility intentions is a significant factor in their realization.
- Parents' experiences influence their realistic assessment of childbearing compared to childless individuals.
- Policy and support should consider the distinct challenges faced by childless individuals and parents in achieving fertility goals.
Keywords:
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