Factor and Multiple Regression Analysis for Human Fertility in Kanyakumari District

Kaliyaperumal, Senthamarai Kannan; Nagarajan, V.

doi:10.1080/09720073.2008.11891049

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“…For Nepal see Adhikari (2010); for Bangladesh see Abedin (2011), Hasan and Sabiruzzaman (2008), and Islam and Khan (1995). For India see Dey and Goswami (2009), Kannan and Nagarajan (2008), and Atella and Rosati (2000). For Pakistan, see Kamal and Pervaiz (2011), Butt and Jamal (1993), and Hakim (1994).…”

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Fertility and Financial Development in South Asia

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The paper empirically examines old-age security hypothesis to explain fertility rates in South Asia. Panel data is used for the period 1972-2013 for seven South Asian countries which include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The estimated results reveal that in South Asia fertility rate decreases with the increase in financial development. Thus, the findings support old-age security hypothesis that parents use children as financial instruments to secure their old age. This paper validates the theory that the availability of alternative financial tools reduces the incentives of households to have large offspring. Infant mortality is also shown an important factor for high fertility rate in South Asia. This implies that households cover their risk from losing children by producing more children. The results also reveal that fertility rate decreases with the increase in per capita income, which implies that households treat children as inferior good in this region. In other words, households prefer quality of children over quantity of children when their income level increases. The results have also shown that fertility decreases with the increase in education, urbanization, agriculture productivity and industrialization. The study has some important policy implications.

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Fertility and Financial Development in South Asia

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Perceived risk of child mortality and fertility choices in climate-vulnerable regions of Bangladesh

Ahmed,

Atiqul Haq

2024

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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This research examined the influence of perceived child mortality risk on the fertility choices of married women in Bangladesh. Employing a cross-sectional survey conducted in four rural areas, categorized as either vulnerable or not vulnerable to extreme climate events, a total of 759 married women were surveyed through simple random sampling, while 25 women were selected for in-depth interviews through judgment sampling. The findings indicate that women in climate-vulnerable regions express a greater desire for additional children compared to those in non-vulnerable areas. Furthermore, women who perceive increased child mortality risk and have experienced past child loss show a stronger tendency towards wanting more offspring. The qualitative insights from the interviews shed light on the underlying motivations driving these preferences, emphasizing the significance of child replacement and seeking security against potential child loss. These empirical findings provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics between perceptions of child mortality and reproductive decision-making among women in Bangladesh. The implications of this study are crucial for policymakers and practitioners, as they can guide the development of targeted interventions and policies to address reproductive health challenges in climate-vulnerable areas. By acknowledging women’s perspectives and considering contextual factors, these strategies can effectively address the reproductive implications of climate vulnerability, empowering women to make informed decisions about their fertility and promoting improved reproductive outcomes and overall well-being in vulnerable communities.

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Is Fertility Preference Related to Perception of the Risk of Child Mortality, Changes in Landholding, and Type of Family? A Comparative Study on Populations Vulnerable and not Vulnerable to Extreme Weather Events in Bangladesh

Haq¹,

Ahmed²

2019

Population Review

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Factor and Multiple Regression Analysis for Human Fertility in Kanyakumari District

Cited by 4 publications

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Fertility and Financial Development in South Asia

Fertility and Financial Development in South Asia

Perceived risk of child mortality and fertility choices in climate-vulnerable regions of Bangladesh

Is Fertility Preference Related to Perception of the Risk of Child Mortality, Changes in Landholding, and Type of Family? A Comparative Study on Populations Vulnerable and not Vulnerable to Extreme Weather Events in Bangladesh

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