| ID | 192411 |
| Title Proper | Internet use and fertility behavior among reproductive-age women in China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Nie, Peng |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Using longitudinal data from the 2014–2018 China Family Panel Studies, we investigate the impact of internet use (IU) on fertility among reproductive-age women. We find that IU reduces the number of children born, with more pronounced effects among those with a moderate level of education, those aged 16–19, rural residents, and those who are married. These results are robust to alternative IU measures and a series of estimation approaches that control for endogeneity. IU participation affects the number of children born through decreased marital satisfaction, changed attitudes toward traditional gender roles, a reduction in the importance placed on ancestral lines, deteriorated health and reduced fertility preferences. |
| `In' analytical Note | China Economic Review Vol. 77, Feb 2023: p. 101903 |
| Journal Source | China Economic Review 2023-02 77 |
| Key Words | Fertility Behavior ; Reproductive-age women in China |