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JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Volume 16, Issue 5, Pages 807-818Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1177/1359105310392091
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fatherhood; fertility; IVF; postponed parenthood; reproduction
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Postponed parenthood has been identified as a significant driver of the trends towards smaller families and underachieved fertility aspirations. Understanding men's preferred timing and circumstances for fatherhood is needed to complement existing research among young women and increase understanding of postponed parenthood. We collected quantitative and qualitative data on attitudes regarding the timing of parenthood from 382 young Australian men attending university. Participants valued having a stable relationship and personal maturity before having children, with completed studies, financial security and a permanent yet flexible job also important. Programmes and policies which facilitate the establishment of important 'preconditions' for parenthood would support individuals to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
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