Theories on fertility intentions: a demographer’s perspective

摘要: The objections raised by Morgan and Bachrach (MB) with respect to the application of Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB) for studying fertility intentions are not new participants in REPRO project 1 who have had extensive discussions on these issues. Apparently MB put forward their topics without being familiar discussions; this concurrence supports necessity better clarifying TPB its demographic studies intentions. In my note I base myself information received during discussions. purpose is take a side debate. Conjunctural Action (TCA) as well known demographers TPB, exposition contribution too short. Rather, use discuss several key issues that interest demographers. This debate can raise from two different scientific perspectives: social psychology demography. Social psychologists interested rigorous definition concepts statements, compatibility operationalisation. Under perspective reproductive behaviour case study testing theory. Demographers, side, mostly whether theory help understand explain predict actual behaviour. centres second view notes other highlight socio-psychological perspective. start topic which discussed MB: Next follows discussion rationality slightly brought up MB, continued four main MB. summary append few additional notes.