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Son preference in Vietnam

J Haughton1, D Haughton

  • 1Department of Economics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

Studies in Family Planning
|November 1, 1995
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Son preference in Vietnam is strong, but has a minor impact on fertility behavior. Removing son preference would only slightly decrease the total fertility rate.

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Sociology
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Son preference is a significant factor influencing fertility decisions globally.
  • Understanding its impact in Vietnam is crucial for reproductive health policies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the strength of son preference in Vietnam.
  • To determine the effect of son preference on fertility behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized household survey data from 2,636 Vietnamese women (aged 15-49).
  • Estimated a proportional hazards model for birth intervals.
  • Estimated a contraceptive prevalence model.

Main Results:

  • Son preference in Vietnam is strong compared to global standards.
Keywords:
AsiaBehaviorBirth IntervalsContraceptionContraceptive PrevalenceContraceptive UsageDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesFamily And HouseholdFamily CharacteristicsFamily PlanningFamily RelationshipsFertilityFertility DeterminantsFertility MeasurementsPopulationPopulation DynamicsPsychological FactorsResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSampling StudiesSex PreferenceSonsSoutheastern AsiaStudiesSurveysValue OrientationViet Nam

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  • Son preference has a minor effect on overall fertility rates.
  • Eliminating son preference would reduce the total fertility rate by approximately 10%.

    • Conclusions:

    • Despite strong son preference, its influence on fertility behavior in Vietnam is limited.
    • Reproductive health interventions may need to consider broader factors beyond son preference.