Social Learning, Social Influence, and New Models of Fertility

The use of a diffusion (social effects) model to explain fertility transitions is discussed. The two components of diffusion -- social learning & social influence -- are developed & incorporated into a formal economic decision model of fertility. Potential applications of the model in the US...

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Published in:Population and development review 1996-01, Vol.22, p.151-175
Main Authors: Montgomery, Mark R., Casterline, John B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Birth Control
Child care
Children
Contraception
Decision Models
Demographic Change
Demography
Economic Models
Fertility
Modeling
Observational learning
Social and Cultural Influences on Fertility
Social Influence
Social Learning
Social networking
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Summary:The use of a diffusion (social effects) model to explain fertility transitions is discussed. The two components of diffusion -- social learning & social influence -- are developed & incorporated into a formal economic decision model of fertility. Potential applications of the model in the US are outlined, including research on fertility decision making among adolescents, decisions concerning contraceptive method, reproductive health services utilization, & maternal employment. Methodological difficulties presented by the diffusion model are also examined. 76 References. J. Ferrari
ISSN:0098-7921
1728-4457
DOI:10.2307/2808010