Intergenerational Influences on Family Formation in a Changing Social Context (ICPSR 34404)
Principal Investigator(s): Axinn, William G., University of Michigan. Population Studies Center; Barber, Jennifer S., University of Michigan. Population Studies Center; Thornton, Arland, University of Michigan. Population Studies Center
Summary: The goal of this project was to study the influence of mothers and fathers on the family formation experiences of young adults. The project focused on five main aspects of young adult family formation: entrance into first marriage, rates of contraceptive use, sterilization, and rates of child birth, including both first births and progression to higher parity. The purpose was to investigate the ways in which central aspects of the parental family -- socioeconomic achievement and aspirations; fam... (more info)
Access Notes
These data are not available from ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners directly for details on obtaining the data and documentation.
Study Description
Funding
This survey was funded by:
- United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Scope of Study
Summary: The goal of this project was to study the influence of mothers and fathers on the family formation experiences of young adults. The project focused on five main aspects of young adult family formation: entrance into first marriage, rates of contraceptive use, sterilization, and rates of child birth, including both first births and progression to higher parity. The purpose was to investigate the ways in which central aspects of the parental family -- socioeconomic achievement and aspirations; family attitudes and behavior; religious beliefs and behavior; and the organization of social activities in the parental home -- influence family formation.
Subject Terms: families, family structure, fathers, intergenerational relations, mothers, parental influences, young adults
Geographic Coverage: United States
Data Collection Notes:
These data are not available from DSDR or ICPSR. Researchers should consult the principal investigators directly for details on obtaining access to the data and documentation:
Dr. William G. Axinn
Population Studies Center
University of Michigan
426 Thompson St., PO Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
email: baxinn@umich.edu
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Dr. Jennifer S. Barber
Population Studies Center
University of Michigan
426 Thompson St., PO Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
email: jebarber@isr.umich.edu
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Dr. Arland Thornton
Population Studies Center
University of Michigan
426 Thompson St., PO Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
email: arlandt@isr.umich.edu