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FAMILY SIZE AND SEX PREFERENCES AND EVENTUAL FERTILITY IN BOTSWANA

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 April 2001

EUGENE K. CAMPBELL
Affiliation:
Department of Demography, University of Botswana, Botswana
PUNI G. CAMPBELL
Affiliation:
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Gaborone, Botswana
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Abstract

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Botswana is one of the sub-Saharan countries where actual fertility has declined. This study examines the fertility preferences of both men and women and shows that fertility intentions have a significant influence on future fertility behaviour. Fertility preferences are relatively low and there is no significant difference between those of men and women. Men's preference for sons influences desired family size and eventual fertility. For women as well as men, child survival is an important factor. Women's income is also influential.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© 1997 Cambridge University Press