The fields of demography, sociology, and socio-psychology have been increasingly drawing on social network theories, which posit that individual fertility decision-making depends in part the behavior other members population,

Across the industrialized world, more couples are living together without marrying. Although researchers have compared cohabitation cross-nationally using quantitative data, few union formation qualitative data.

This article contributes to the ongoing debate on economic determinants of fertility behavior by addressing role job insecurity in couples' intentions concerning parenthood and its timing. It starts from hypothesis that cultural values moderate individuals' reactions way it is related family formation. With a systematic thematic content analysis set semi-structured interviews with childless men women around age 30 eastern western Germany, we are able show there substantial differences...

This paper introduces and discusses regional opportunity structures as a concept for analysing the interlinkages between structural conditions in space, social inequalities, people’s agency, with focus on non-metropolitan areas. The adds value following ways: (1) it emphasises scale an important spatial context of access to opportunities; (2) accounts complexity context, which provides plethora (3) recognises interdependencies effects other drivers inequality; (4) takes level seriously...

This article explores the spatial mobility of disadvantaged populations in order to enhance our understanding transport poverty. It is based on participatory GPS tracking data collected peripheral rural regions Czechia and Germany. The provide information two-week 61 socially study participants belonging following groups: (a) lone elderly, (b) labor market disadvantaged, (c) single parents. quantitative analysis utilizes group comparisons activity space metrics. results show that people...

Although the relevance of social interactions or networks for fertility research has been increasingly acknowledged in recent years, little is known about channels and mechanisms influences on individuals’ decision-making. Drawing problem-centred interviews network data collected among young adults western Germany, authors show that qualitative methods broaden our understanding contextual couples’ intentions, by exploring phenomenon, taking subjective perceptions into account, analysing...

Abstract This article draws attention to the spatial dimensions of poverty and importance social networks as coping resources for rural poor. We analyse data from an explorative, mixed‐methods study conducted in urban areas north‐eastern Germany, show that contexts shape poor people's networks. Our quantitative analyses indicate compared networks, our sample are smaller, include more family members fewer supportive relationships. analysis qualitative interviews with people yields a typology...

This study describes the electoral implications of spatial polarization in Poland, Czech Republic and eastern Germany. Empirically, it highlights voting behavior residents from selected territories as examples disadvantaged regions these three countries, conditions that shape such behavior. We explore whether can be explained by argument on populist preferences peripheralized areas. An analysis results last elections to Polish, German parliament was used. In each country, we two territorial...

Abstract On the basis of analysis qualitative interviews in Western Germany, it has been argued that personal relationships have a strong impact on individuals' family formation processes and childbearing intentions. Persons who influence choices were identified. Strong ties, such as among core members (i.e., parents siblings), are an important contributing factor, but authors also able to show weak those colleagues acquaintances, need be considered when examining social processes. Apart...

Eastern Germany is a region with one of the world's highest percentages non-marital births. Marriage and childbearing seem to be decoupled. This brings into question people's views on institution marriage.

Abstract In this article, the authors take up thesis of narrative that support for right‐wing populist election successes is located in rural areas. For case German party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) propose a complex definition rurality, and perform quantitative small‐scale analysis national results Germany 2017. They examine potential connection between high share votes AfD rurality municipality. The show eastern Germany, fairly municipalities have comparatively vote shares, whereas...

Based on the analysis of qualitative interviews in western Germany we argue that social relationships have a strong impact individuals´ and couples´ fertility intentions behavior. We identify relevant others mechanisms influences. The core family is an important factor influences but are also able to show beyond parents siblings need be considered when taking influence formation individuals into account.

Abstract In this article we examine the relationship between various biographical transitions of young adulthood and structure social networks. We ask how personal networks change in size composition over course family formation or expansion, due to other transitions. use data from an exploratory longitudinal study that uses mixed methods network analysis. were able reconnect with 29 98 adults who interviewed 2004 2006, conducted detailed qualitative interviews 18 them 2011. Our findings...

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Since the 1960s inclination to get married has been declining in almost all western industrialised countries. Partnership arrangements have become more diverse and share of cohabiting couples nonmarital births increasing. Yet there are

This article presents a mixed-methods research protocol suitable for studying everyday mobility and its effects on life chances wide range of populations. We argue that it can address, among other issues, two important methodological challenges in the study mobility: addressing pre-reflexivity habits, as well differentiating between voluntary forced movements. The combines problem-centered interview, weeks GPS tracking, subsequent interview. It has been shaped by application to more than 60...

Although the relevance of social interactions or networks for fertility research has been increasingly acknowledged in recent years, little is known about channels and mechanisms influences on individuals' decision making.Drawing problem-centred interviews network data collected among young adults western Germany authors show that qualitative methods broaden our understanding contextual couples' intentions, by exploring phenomenon, taking subjective perceptions into account, analysing within...