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| Translated title of the contribution | Social capital and fertility |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 397-419 |
| Journal | Kolner Zeitschrift fur Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 47 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
Fertility and reproductive decision-making are significantly influenced by the material situation of an individual, couple, or household. This material situation may rest on different sources of resources. Thus, the question arises whether income from work or assets exclusively matter for fertility or whether also interpersonal supportive relationships exert influence on reproductive decisions. The article intends to develop a general framework that offers theoretical and empirical answers to this query. On the background of the theory of neoclassical household economics, it specifies criteria that allow for an integration of the material aspects of social networks into models of reproductive decision-making. Afterwards it develops a theory of social capital that applies to these criteria and that is grounded on mechanisms of direct and indirect reciprocal exchange. The empirical part of the article provides a brief overview about insights supporting the conclusion that informal childcare arrangements as well as networks of interpersonal exchange promote fertility. However, most of these insights are associated with theoretical or empirical shortcomings. Thus, the current state of research does not allow for a general evaluation of the relevance of social capital for fertility.
Keywords
- Childcare, Exchange theory, Fertility, Household economics, Material support, Rational choice, Reciprocity, Social capital, Social networks
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- Sociology and Political Science
- Social Sciences(all)
- Demography
Research Area (based on ÖFOS 2012)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Sociology
- Sociology
- Demography
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Sociology
- Sociology
- Empirical social research
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Sociology
- Sociology
- Genealogy
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In: Kolner Zeitschrift fur Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie, Vol. 59, No. SUPPL. 47, 2007, p. 397-419.
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KW - Reciprocity
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