Szülj a hazáért? A nemzeti identitás és a gyermekvállalási szándékok összefüggése demográfiai szemszögből
Childbearing for the Nation? The Association between National Identity and Fertility Intentions from a Demographic Perspective
Author(s): Dávid ErátSubject(s): Social psychology and group interaction, Demography and human biology, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Pécsi Tudományegyetem
Keywords: national identity; fertility intentions; demography; childbearing;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the individual’s national identity and their fertility intentions. First, I attempt to integrate the concept of national identity into the current theoretical framework that explains fertility decisions. Then, after developing a scale to measure national identity, I conduct an empirical analysis on a representative sample of young adults from Hungary. I hypothesize a positive relationship between national identity and fertility intentions, given the specific pro-natalist social, political, and social policy environment in Hungary. The multivariate analyses confirm this hypothesis, showing that individuals with a stronger cognitive and emotional attachment to their nation have significantly higher fertility intentions. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of fertility decisions and outlines new directions for future research.
Journal: Studia Quinqueeclesiensia
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 93-107
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Hungarian
