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The Association between Religiosity and Fertility Intentions Via Grandparenting: Evidence from GGS Data
Charalampos Dantis1, Ester Lucia Rizzi2, Thomas Baudin3
1Center for Demographic Research, Institute for the Analysis of Change in Contemporary and Historical Societies, Université Catholique de Louvain, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
European Journal of Population = Revue Europeenne De Demographie
|February 15, 2023
Summary
Religiosity influences fertility intentions in Europe. Grandparental childcare moderates this link, particularly for men intending a second child, suggesting family support impacts reproductive decisions.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Religious Studies
Background:
- Extensive research links religiosity and fertility in Europe.
- Mechanisms underlying this association, such as family support, are less understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate grandparental childcare as a mediator or moderator.
- To examine its role in the religiosity-fertility intention relationship.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Generations and Gender Survey (GGS) data.
- Analyzed data from eleven European countries.
- Employed statistical methods to assess moderation and mediation.
Main Results:
- Attendance at religious services strongly and positively correlates with fertility intentions.
- Grandparental childcare significantly moderates this association for male respondents.
- The moderating effect is primarily observed for the intention to have a second child.
Conclusions:
- Grandparental involvement can amplify the effect of religiosity on fertility intentions.
- This highlights the role of intergenerational support in shaping reproductive behavior.
- Findings offer insights into the complex interplay of religion, family, and fertility decisions.
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