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Does China's residential mobility reduce fertility intentions? The mediating role of well-being

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: With declining fertility rates becoming a global trend, it is crucial to enhance the fertility intentions of mobile individuals of reproductive age. This study utilizes both questionnaire surveys and experimental methods to examine the influence of residential mobility on fertility intentions and the mediating role of well-being. The consistent findings from Study 1 and Study 2 (2a and 2b) indicate that residential mobility significantly negatively predicts individuals' fertility intentions, and well-being plays a significant mediating role between residential mobility and fertility intentions. This research, conducted from a psychological perspective, sheds light on the internal mechanisms linking residential mobility and fertility intentions, providing theoretical and empirical evidence to enhance fertility intentions among mobile populations in China.

Source: Acta Psychologica

DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2023.104082

Authors: Xi-Dan Xiao, Bao-Rui Chang, Rong Lian

Institutions: Fujian Normal University, Guangxi Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,650