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Factors Affecting the Decision to Become a Parent: A Content Analysis
Fahimeh Ranjbar1, Farideh Khalajabadi Farahani2, Simin Montazeri3
1Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Health Management Research Institute Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Health Science Reports
|July 8, 2025
Summary
Young Iranians are delaying or foregoing childbearing due to economic hardship, uncertain futures, and personal life goals. Addressing these concerns is crucial for pronatalist policies to succeed in Iran.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of family
- Demography
- Public Health
Background:
- Low fertility rates in Iran pose demographic challenges.
- Pronatalist policies require understanding childbearing intentions.
- Investigating factors influencing fertility decisions is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing childbearing intentions among young Iranians.
- To identify reasons for delayed or absent childbearing in premarital couples.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of 334 text-based responses from premarital course participants.
- Web-based questionnaires collected data from 1533 women and 1405 men.
- Thematic categorization of responses using MAXQDA software.
Main Results:
- "Obscure Prospects" (economic/sociopolitical concerns) dominated responses (181 codes).
- "Individual Life Goals" (disinterest/postponement) comprised 89 codes.
- Key themes include economic hardship and prioritizing personal development.
Conclusions:
- Uncertainty about the future significantly impacts fertility decisions.
- Personal development goals lead to delayed childbearing.
- Addressing economic, social, and cultural challenges is vital for pronatalist policy success.
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