Hello! This survey is for a sociology course research project. It aims to understand the fertility intentions of young women aged 18-35 and the factors influencing them. The survey is anonymous, and all data will be used solely for course analysis. Your personal information will never be disclosed. There are no right or wrong answers; please answer based on your true thoughts. It is expected to take 6-8 minutes. Thank you for your participation!
1. What is your age? A. 18-20 B. 21-22 C. 23-25 D. 26-29 E. 30-32 F. 33-35
2. Which region do you currently reside in long-term? A. Major Metropolitan City (e.g., NYC, London, Tokyo) B. Suburban Area C. Small City or Town D. Rural Area E. Prefer not to say / Other:
3. What is your highest level of education completed? A. High school or below B. Some college / Associate degree C. Bachelor's degree D. Master's degree or higher
4. What is your current status? A. Student B. Employed full-time C. Employed part-time / Freelance D. Unemployed / Not currently working E. Full-time homemaker / Caregiver F. Other:
5. What is your gender identity? A. Cisgender woman (assigned female at birth, identifies as female) B. Transgender woman (assigned male at birth, identifies as female) C. Non-binary / Gender fluid D. Other: E. Prefer not to say
6. What is your sexual orientation? A. Heterosexual / Straight B. Homosexual / Lesbian C. Bisexual D. Other: E. Prefer not to say
7. Are you an only child? A. Yes B. No
8. If you are not an only child, how many children are there in your family in total (including yourself)? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 or more
9. What is your current relationship status? A. Single, never had a romantic relationship B. Single, have had past relationships C. In a relationship, not married D. Married / Civil partnership E. Divorced / Separated F. Other:
10. Which of the following best describes your current or most recent employment? A. Public sector / Government employee B. Private sector / Corporate employee C. Self-employed / Business owner D. Freelancer / Gig worker E. Student F. Unemployed G. Full-time homemaker / Caregiver
11. What is your personal pre-tax monthly income range (in USD)? A. No fixed income B. Under $500 C. $500 - $999 D. $1,000 - $1,999 E. $2,000 - $3,499 F. $3,500 - $4,999 G. $5,000 or more
12. What is your monthly consumption level (expenses) (in USD)? A. Under $500 B. $500 - $999 C. $1,000 - $1,999 D. $2,000 - $3,499 E. $3,500 - $4,999 F. $5,000 or more
13. What are your main sources of financial pressure currently? A. Rent / Mortgage B. Daily living expenses C. Student loans / Tuition D. Healthcare / Medical bills E. Supporting family members F. Savings / Future financial security G. No significant financial pressure H. Other:
14. Have you ever given birth? A. Yes, I have children B. No, I do not have children
15. If you have children, how many do you have? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 or more
16. Have you ever been sexually active? A. Yes B. No C. Prefer not to say
17. What is your attitude towards premarital sex? A. Completely acceptable B. Somewhat acceptable C. Neutral / Indifferent D. Somewhat unacceptable E. Completely unacceptable F. Prefer not to say
18. What is your current fertility intention? A. Yes, strong intention B. Yes, moderate intention C. Unsure / Undecided D. Lean towards not wanting children E. Definitely do not want children
19. If you intend to have children, how many would you like to have? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 or more D. Haven't decided yet
20. If you intend to have children, when do you plan to have your next child? A. Within 1 year B. Within 1-3 years C. Within 3-5 years D. After 5 years
21. If you do not have a clear intention to have children, what are the main reasons? A. Financial pressure B. Career considerations C. Physical/Health reasons (e.g., infertility, medical conditions) D. Lack of confidence in marriage/partnership E. Do not like children F. Restrictions on personal freedom G. Lack of confidence in societal/global future H. Partner or family factors I. Lack of legal/structural support (e.g., lack of paid parental leave, inaccessible childcare) J. Concern about advanced maternal age / health risks K. Already have children L. Other:
22. What do you think is the main meaning of having children? A. Continuing family lineage B. Experiencing parenthood C. Security in old age D. Strengthening marriage/partnership E. Societal expectation / Pressure F. Love for children G. No meaning H. Other:
23. What do you think are the hidden costs of having children? A. Career stagnation or setback B. Loss of income C. Physical health impacts D. Reduced personal time E. Strain on relationship with partner F. Increased psychological stress G. "Motherhood penalty" / Social judgment H. Other:
24. What do you think are the positive impacts of having children? A. Emotional companionship and happiness B. Stronger family bonds C. Personal growth and sense of responsibility D. Support in old age E. Social recognition and belonging F. No positive impact G. Other:
25. How much do you think it costs to raise a child per month (on average) (in USD)? A. Under $500 B. $500 - $1,500 C. $1,500 - $3,000 D. Over $3,000 E. Not sure
26. At what stage do you think the cost of raising a child is the highest? A. Infancy (0-3 years) B. Preschool (3-6 years) C. Primary school (6-12 years) D. Secondary school (12-18 years) E. After 18 years old (College/University) F. Not sure
27. Which of the following best describes your view of pregnant women around you? A. Blessing, think it's a good thing B. Admiration, but I don't want to experience it myself C. Sympathy for their hardship D. Indifferent / No particular feeling E. Willing to offer help F. Think they are "less independent" or "lack career ambition" G. Feel slight disdain or rejection H. Feel empathy I. Not sure
28. Do you like children? A. Like them very much B. Neutral C. Dislike them somewhat D. Dislike them E. Depends on the situation
29. What are your parents' expectations regarding you having children? A. Strongly demand grandchildren B. Very expectant C. Somewhat expectant D. Indifferent / Don't care E. Do not expect it F. Cannot accept the idea of me not having children G. Other:
30. What is your current or future partner's attitude towards having children? A. Very expectant B. Somewhat expectant C. Indifferent / Don't care D. Somewhat against it E. Completely against it F. Other:
31. Would you consider adopting a child? A. Yes B. No C. Depends on the situation
32. Do you think your fertility intention will change in the next five years? A. Yes, I might want children more B. Yes, I might want children less C. No, it will not change D. Unsure
33. Does your current employer/company provide any of the following support? A. Paid maternity/paternity leave B. Paid parental leave C. Flexible working hours / Remote work D. On-site or subsidized childcare E. Childcare subsidies / Tax benefits F. None of the above G. Not sure / Not applicable
34. How do you think society views women who choose not to have children? A. Generally accepting B. Some pressure but manageable C. Significant pressure D. Very unaccepting E. Not sure
35. How familiar are you with assisted reproductive technologies (e.g., egg freezing, IVF)? A. Very familiar B. Somewhat familiar C. Heard of it but don't understand it D. Completely unfamiliar
36. How attractive are the following things to you? (1=Not at all attractive,5=Extremely attractive.)
Having and raising children
Social contribution/Charity
37. How much do the following factors influence your decision to have children?(1=No influence at all ,5=Very strong influence)
Housing affordability/Cost of living
Cost of childcare/Education
Workplace discrimination/Motherhood penalty
Partner sharing household chores and childcare
Availability of family support
Social pressure /Family pressure to have children
38. How do you view the relationship between having children and your personal life goals? A. Completely aligned B. Partially aligned C. Neither conflicting nor promoting D. Not very related E. Mutually conflicting F. Not sure
39. What do you think is the most important priority in your current life stage? A. Education or career development B. Financial stability C. Marriage or intimate relationships D. Having children and family E. Personal growth and experiences F. Other:
40. If you have any other thoughts regarding fertility intentions, please feel free to write them below:
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