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Changing Conceptions

Young People's Views of Partnering and Parenting

School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University, naomi.white{at}arts.monash.edu.au

Birth-rates are declining in Australia, as well as in many other Western industrialized countries. The decline in birth-rates is explored in relation to young Australians' family formation aspirations. Aspirations were found to be linked to experience in the family of origin, perceptions of work and gender. Underlying young people's perceptions was an individualism expressed through prioritized personal career and financial goals, and the need to establish a consolidated sense of self prior to partnering and parenting.

Key Words: birth-rates • individualism • self • young adults

Journal of Sociology, Vol. 39, No. 2, 149-164 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/00048690030392003


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