Does the kin orientation of a British woman's social network influence her entry into motherhood?

BACKGROUND The influence of family and friends on an individual's fertility has long been an important topic within demography. Researchers who focus on social network effects and evolutionary demography have shown a renewed interest in this issue in recent years. However, only a few studie...

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Main Authors: Paul Mathews, Rebecca Sear
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2013-02-01
Series:Demographic Research
Online Access:http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol28/11/