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Third birth intentions and uncertainty in Canada

Z Wu1, H Wang

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. zwu@uvvm.uvic.ca

Social Biology
|May 19, 1998
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Fifteen percent of parents with two children plan for a third child, while 20% are uncertain. Factors like age, church attendance, remarriage, and religion influence these fertility intentions.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Demography
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Understanding fertility intentions is crucial for demographic and social policy.
  • Previous research on third-birth intentions has yielded varied results regarding influencing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the factors influencing the intention to have a third child among parents with two children.
  • To examine the predictors of uncertainty regarding future fertility intentions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 1995 Canadian General Society Survey (N=505).
  • Employed statistical analysis to identify predictors of third-birth intentions and fertility uncertainty.

Main Results:

  • 15% of respondents intended to have a third child; 20% were uncertain about their fertility intentions.
Keywords:
AmericasBirths ExpectedCanadaConsensual UnionCurrently Married--menCurrently Married--womenDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesFamily And HouseholdFamily CharacteristicsFamily SizeFamily Size, ExpectedFertilityFertility MeasurementsMarital StatusNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaNuptialityPopulationPopulation DynamicsResearch Report

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  • Age, regular church attendance, remarriage, and Catholic faith were significant predictors for both intention and uncertainty.
  • The sex of previous children did not significantly impact third-birth intentions or uncertainty.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fertility intentions and uncertainty are influenced by similar socio-demographic and religious factors.
    • Findings suggest a shift from previous studies where the sex of children was considered a factor.