Who is relevant? Exploring fertility relevant social networks

Sylvia Keim, Andreas Klärner and Laura Bernardi
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Sylvia Keim: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany
Andreas Klärner: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany
Laura Bernardi: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany

No WP-2009-001, MPIDR Working Papers from Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany

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.

Keywords: Germany; fertility; influence; social network (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J1 Z0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 20 pages
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.4054/MPIDR-WP-2009-001

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