Climate change worries and fertility intentions. Insights from three EU countries.
Elena Bastianelli
Abstract:Objective: This study investigates the relationship between climate change concern and fertility intentions in Finland, Estonia, and Sweden.Background: Climate change concern is said to influence fertility intentions either by prompting individuals to reduce their intended fertility to alleviate the pressure on the planet or by fostering uncertainty about the future and a sense of guilt associated with bringing a child into a world perceived as doomed. Yet, it remains unclear whether climate change concern is … Show more
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