Future fears: societal pessimism and fertility choices - N-IUSSP Katya Ivanova and Nicoletta Balbo examine the link between societal pessimism and fertility decisions. Using prospective data from the Dutch LISS panel, the authors illustrate that broader concerns ab...

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A short piece on how fears for the next generation deter the transition to #parenthood, echoing findings from #pewresearch on reasons why adults choose not to have children. #NoFutureNoKids #SocietalPessimism #DecliningBirthRates

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It is one thing to ask about the reasoning about future plans or to ask why something did not happen in the past. It’s different to track people over time. We find that those w/ #SocietalPessimism at entry into the #LISSpanel are less likely to transition to #Parenthood. 4/6

Societal Pessimism and the Transition to Parenthood: A Future Too Bleak to Have Children? Contemporary adults often cite economic uncertainty, global warming, and increasing inequality as reasons for intending not to have children. Despite extensive research on the impact of societal pess....

Newest collaboration w/ #NicolettaBalbo is out. Using the Dutch #LISSpanel, we follow ppl over time to see if their #SocietalPessimism is linked to their transition to #Parenthood. What’s new about this? 1/6

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And to prove that I am not here just for the excellent food & company: was happy to present work in progress on #societalpessimism and #fertility expectations using the Dutch LISS panel. #MaatschappelijkOnbehagen

One in four of the religiously unaffiliated U.S. adults believe that we're living in the end of times. Adding this to my #SocietalPessimism presentation in Bologna next week...