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)
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.
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Paper provided by Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany in its series MPIDR Working Papers with number
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