The fourth Korean child: the effect of son preference on subsequent fertility.

摘要: On the basis of empirical data role son preference and its influence on family building processes individual couples in Korea is examined. The investigation focuses decision to move from 3rd 4th parity since a majority Koreans want have at least 3 children. basic material for was obtained 1971 Korean Institute Research Behavioral Sciences Survey. Among 1136 women interviewed during survey February 82% proceeded or higher by date. By sex composition children already born mothers with combination female-male-male (FMM) male-male-male (MMM) had lowest progression ratios parities 3-4 73% 76% respectively. highest percentages having child were among whose previous male-male-female (MMF) male-female-female (MFFF) female-female-female (FFF). families these compositions 87% more went child. Before national planning program implemented 1964 it estimated that less than 5% all eligible using contraception. Couples 1965 later may be classified into distinct groups respect subsequent fertility. Only about 40% MMM FMM combinations next parity. Of those MFF FFF 70% other 4 -- MMF MFM FMF FFM did not differ significantly present sutdy appears indicate conclusively addition spacing beyond are influenced chidlren born. Such an impact becomes apparently only after inroduction program. Both number sons sequence daughters play important determining