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Fertility behaviour in Flanders: two decades of research.


 This report summarizes research conducted in 1966-1983 on the fertility of the Flemish population in Flanders. The data indicate that the fertility of women 30-34 years of age declined from 2.57 in 1966 to 2.07 in 1982-83. The change in average fertility was due to a decline in the number of women with 4 or more children. The ideal family size in Flanders is 2.2 children. The data further show increasing acceptance of modern methods of contraception such as the pill and female sterilization. Female employment appears to exert a significant effect on fertility. In addition, a relationship has been noted between an unsatisfying partner relationship (lack of communication, sexual problems) and the fact that these couples have more children than they desire. This research was conducted by the Population and Family Study Center, which has 2 regional study centers--1 for the Flemish community and 1 for the Francophone community.
