Does depression matter for fertility intentions and their realisation? An analysis of Norwegian and Swedish men and women in coresidential unions
Carlsson, E. & Kim, W. (2026). Genus, 82(1), 3 10.1186/s41118-026-00283-6
Many high-income societies have seen two parallel trends in recent decades: falling fertility rates and an increasing prevalence of mental health issues among young adults. Yet, the association between mental health and fertility remains underexplored, especially with respect to fertility preferences and their realisation. This study examines how depression, one of the most common mental disorders, relates to two fertility …
Fertility preferences GGS Generations and Gender Survey Mental health Nordic Wellbeing
