Identifying contextual effective factors on total fertility rate decline in Iran: a qualitative framework-based study

Hasan Jafari, Abolghasem Pourreza, Ahmad Sadeghi, Gisoo Alizadeh and Rahim Khodayari-Zarnaq ()
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Hasan Jafari: Health Policy and Management Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Abolghasem Pourreza: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Ahmad Sadeghi: Esfarayen Faculty of Medical Sciences
Gisoo Alizadeh: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Rahim Khodayari-Zarnaq: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, 2022, vol. 56, issue 5, No 23, 3395-3412

Abstract: Abstract This study was conducted to explain the contextual factors associated with total fertility rate (TFR) decline to help policymakers. A qualitative approach and Leichter contextual analysis framework were applied to conduct this study. The participants were selected using purposive sampling method, and also the interviews continued until data saturation was reached. Individuals with knowledge and perspectives on population policies were included in the study to improve the research credibility. The data validity was achieved by applying the maximum variety in selecting the sample. The results were classified into four groups, including situational, structural, cultural, and environmental factors. Situational factors included political sanctions, drought, and road accidents. Structural factors involved government policies, the absence of monitoring, paying no attention to the required conditions, housing status, employment status, economic status, and other issues. Cultural factors were classified into the seven categories, including divorce, socio-economic development, women's employment, marriage age, urbanization, and other issues and factors included international treaties, and the western influence. Policymakers and administrators in the field of demographic policies can make more accurate strategies to increase TFR by recognizing the causes that reduce fertility with the help of providing the possibility to understand better the factors affecting the TFR decline.

Keywords: Fertility rate; Qualitative study; Context; Iran (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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