Bogema, Fleur (2023) Pattern in Fertility Rates in Rural and Urban areas in the Netherlands. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
This thesis provides an in-depth analysis of the effect of place of residence in rural or urban areas on fertility rates in the Netherlands, with a particular focus on the mediating role of education. The research is grounded in the adaptation hypothesis proposed by Kulu (2005), providing a comprehensive framework for understanding the interrelationships between migration, fertility, and socio-economic factors like education. The study leverages secondary data from the Generations and Gender Survey (GGS), a robust database that captures a wide range of demographic data across Europe. The focus is on Dutch women and men living in rural and urban areas, with fertility measured by the total number of children these individuals have had. The sample was selected based on gender and age, with a particular focus on respondents aged between 25 and 40, representing the period when individuals are most likely to have children and have completed their education. The findings reveal that women and men in rural areas have more children than those in urban areas. However, this difference cannot be explained solely by their level of education, suggesting the influence of other factors, potentially related to lifestyle, culture, or economic conditions. The study also found that higher levels of education are associated with lower fertility rates, particularly in urban areas, where access to education is generally higher. The research concludes that the interplay between location, education, and fertility rates is complex and multifaceted. It underscores the need for further research to explore these relationships in more depth and to identify other factors influencing fertility rates in rural and urban areas. This thesis contributes to the body of knowledge on the demographic consequences of rural and urban planning and has significant implications for policy development.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Remund, A.P.P. |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jul 2023 13:26 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Jul 2023 13:26 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4242 |
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