The effects of social capital and social pressure on the intention to have a second or third child in France, Germany, and Bulgaria, 2004-05 |
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Authors: | Balbo Nicoletta Mills Melinda |
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Affiliation: | Department of Sociology/ICS, University of Groningen, Grote Rozenstraat 31, 9712 Groningen, the Netherlands. n.f.g.balbo@rug.nl |
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Abstract: | This study investigates the importance of the effect of an individual's web of informal relationships with family and peers on the intention to have a second or third child. Drawing on sociological theories of social capital (help with childcare, emotional support) and social pressure, the study extends existing research by evaluating cross-national differences (between France, Germany, and Bulgaria) in the impact of personal network and institutional circumstances. It tests a non-linear relationship between social capital and fertility intentions. Social pressure and social capital are highly institutionally filtered, with the impact of personal network stronger where institutions are less family-supportive. |
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