Motives for having a third child: importance for women and men
Respondent average scores indicate how strongly the desire to improve housing conditions or receive support from children influences the decision to have a third child. Rows list specific motives, while columns show differences in how women and men perceive these reasons. Data were collected during a 2012 sample survey on population reproductive intentions and are measured on a five-point scale
Chart showing the importance of motives for having a third child for women and men, average scores on a five-point scale, 2012
Set in numbers
The table is a snapshot — 13 series shown across 2 breakdowns. 26 values in total.
“С тремя детьми больше гарантия, что получишь от детей поддержку в старости, не останешься одиноким” leads the table with 2.7, “У моих родителей или у родителей супруга(и) было трое (или более) детей” closes it with 1.9.
All table numbers are series: 13
How to read this table
The rows represent various life circumstances and social factors that may prompt family expansion. Comparing the column values shows which motives are more prominent among women versus men. For example, women rated the desire to improve housing conditions at 2.579514825, while men rated it at 2.313051556
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Period and application
The results represent a one-time snapshot from the 2012 survey. The data reflect the opinions of sample survey participants and do not show trends over time. This information is useful for sociologists and demographers studying reproductive behavior and family motivation in Russia
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