Family size preferences in Pakistan
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1987
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Ali, Syed Mubashir
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Canberra, ACT : The Australian National University
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In this study, an attempt is made to investigate and identify the
most important predictors of family size preferences in Pakistan. The
analysis is based on cross-sectional data of 9416 currently married
women under age 50 from a national survey in 1979-80.
The findings of the analysis suggest that having sons in the
family was the principal predictor, particularly for desired family
size and desire for future births. Wife's education was another
important variable whose effect on family size preferences remained the
least influenced by other variables.
Overall, family size preferences were quite large in Pakistan and
the levels did not vary greatly between urban and rural areas. There
are indications that family size preferences were modified in view of
the actual fertility experience.
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