This book presents new scientific knowledge on the reproductive decision-making of contemporary Europeans. The analyses incorporate macro, micro and macro-micro perspectives. At the macro level, we describe recent fertility trends observed across Europe and examine their association with selected macro-level structural indicators. At the micro level, we use the theory of planned behaviour to analyse the reproductive decision-making of individuals and couples. Fertility intentions and their realization are analysed using qualitative and quantitative survey data. The macro-micro approach integrates macro and micro-level findings using comparable European-wide data. We analyse the importance of economic, cultural and institutional factors such as work patterns and employment, family formation, housing, gender roles among others. A synthesis of all findings serves as a basis for drawing valuable policy implications.
Reproductive Decision-Making in a Macro-Micro Perspective
KLOBAS, JANE
2015
Abstract
This book presents new scientific knowledge on the reproductive decision-making of contemporary Europeans. The analyses incorporate macro, micro and macro-micro perspectives. At the macro level, we describe recent fertility trends observed across Europe and examine their association with selected macro-level structural indicators. At the micro level, we use the theory of planned behaviour to analyse the reproductive decision-making of individuals and couples. Fertility intentions and their realization are analysed using qualitative and quantitative survey data. The macro-micro approach integrates macro and micro-level findings using comparable European-wide data. We analyse the importance of economic, cultural and institutional factors such as work patterns and employment, family formation, housing, gender roles among others. A synthesis of all findings serves as a basis for drawing valuable policy implications.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.