Employment uncertainty and fertility decision-making: migrant-native disparities in Sweden and Norway
Lounela, M. (2026). Genus, 82(1), 9 10.1186/s41118-026-00287-2
Despite the growing share of migrants in the European workforce, research on how employment uncertainty shapes their fertility intentions remains limited. This study examines how employment uncertainty—measured objectively (contract type) and subjectively (perceived employment uncertainty)—influences short-term fertility intentions in Sweden and Norway. A key contribution is the comparison between native-born individuals and migrants distinguished by Western and non-Western origins. Using …
Employment uncertainty GGS Norway Short-term fertility intentions Sweden migrants
