MPIDR Working Paper

Who is relevant? Exploring fertility relevant social networks

Keim, S., Klärner, A., Bernardi, L.
MPIDR Working Paper WP-2009-001, 20 pages.
Rostock, Max-Planck-Institut für demografische Forschung (Januar 2009)
Open Access

Abstract

Based on the analysis of qualitative interviews in western Germany we argue that social relationships have a strong impact on individuals´ and couples´ fertility intentions and behavior. We identify relevant others and mechanisms of influences. The core family is an important factor of influences but we are also able to show that social relationships beyond the core family of parents and siblings need to be considered when taking social influence on the family formation of individuals into account.
Schlagwörter: Deutschland, fertility, influence, social network
Das Max-Planck-Institut für demografische Forschung (MPIDR) in Rostock ist eines der international führenden Zentren für Bevölkerungswissenschaft. Es gehört zur Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, einer der weltweit renommiertesten Forschungsgemeinschaften.