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Childlessness: a life choice that goes against the norm

Population and Societies

n° 508, February 2014

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In France, it is quite rare to be childless and to report not wanting any children. Who are the people concerned? What are the reasons for their choice? Does living with a partner make any difference? Charlotte Debest and Magali Mazuy have analysed this life choice using data from several surveys, notably 2010 the Fecond survey, and present their findings here.

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