PRI Family Demography Working Group
Monday, 4 October, 12 noon - 1pm EST
"Effects of Life Course Timing of Mortality Exposure on Fertility Preferences and Behaviors"
Lauren Newmyer, Lisa McAllister, and Mary K. Shenk
We focus on a sample of women (N=310) in Matlab, Bangladesh and examine how the timing of mortality exposure in the life course (i.e., childhood, adolescence, and post-marriage) shapes fertility preferences and behaviors. Our results indicate that mortality exposure post-marriage has the most significant effect on fertility.
Information: Nancy Luke (nkl10@psu.edu)