A Study on the Influencing Factors of Fertility Intentions of Young People of Childbearing Age from the Perspective of Social Conflict Theory
In light of the ongoing relaxation of fertility policies,the fertility rate has not increased as anticipated and has even experienced a decline.Based on Coser's social conflict theory,factor analysis is adopted to investigate the factors that influence the fertility intentions of youth of childbearing age.The findings reveal that the factors affecting the fertility intentions of youth of childbearing age are,in order of significance,institutional factors,conflict of interest between individuals and work-family resources,and conflict of fertility values.Notably,the inadequate livelihood security system,gender-based inequality within the employment system,and the insufficient housing security are the main institutional factors influencing the fertility intentions of youth of childbearing age.Conflict sof interests arise between individuals and their families,as well as between the families and their employing organizations.The conflict of perceptions manifest in the clash between the traditional and modern sconcept of reproduction,as well as in tensioins between the utilitarian and the emotional considerations regarding childbearing and childrearing.To improve the childbearing environment and increase the young people's fertility intentions,the study advocates for the enhancement of the supportive childbearing and childrearing policies,the development of mechanisms to promotework-family balance.
fertility intentionssocial conflict theoryfertility support policiesyoung people of childbearing age
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