The Korean Journal of Community Living Science (한국지역사회생활과학회지)

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An Analysis of Married Women's Fertility Plans in Korea

기혼여성의 자녀 출산계획에 영향을 미치는 요인 분석

  • Received : 2014.06.05
  • Accepted : 2014.08.19
  • Published : 2014.09.30
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Abstract

This paper was examined socio-demographic characteristics influencing married women's fertility plans in Korea. Few studies have focused on fertility plans by using census data, and therefore this study employs 2010 census 2% sample data. It focuses on differential characteristics influencing not only whether women have plans for additional children but also how many additional children women plan to have. Women's age, age at marriage, employment status, number of children, and number of sons are consistently associated with their fertility plans and planned number of additional children. The educational level is positively related to plans for additional children for both men and women, and the effect weakens or disappears with an increase in the planned number of additional children. The result showing consistent positive effect of the number of sons reflects son preference in Korea. Positive effects of women's high educational attainment and employment status on fertility plans may reflect the importance of economic stability but requires further research.

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