How parenthood experiences influence desire for more children in Australia: A qualitative study

Journal of Population Research

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 1-27

  Newman, Lareen ^a  

^a FLINDERS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Australia; Low fertility; Parenthood; Parity progression; Qualitative research

Indexed keywords

BIRTH INTERVAL; CHILDBEARING; FAMILY PLANNING; FAMILY STRUCTURE; FERTILITY; PARENTAL CARE; PREGNANCY;

AUSTRALASIA; AUSTRALIA;

EID: 52349113189     PISSN: 14432447     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF03031938     Document Type: Article

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