Size of family of orientation and family size preference: a replication.

ABSTRACT

"Past studies have found a modest, positive association between size of family of orientation and preferred family size and fertility behavior in the family of procreation. While there is some consistency in the findings, contradictions are also noted. The present study replicates earlier studies dealing with preferred family size, and seeks to resolve some of the contradictions by utilizing multiple classification analysis to determine the simultaneous impact of parental family size, religion, happiness, life style stability, and birth order on family size preference." The data, collected in 1981-1982, concern 379 U.S. college students.