Fertility and Population Trends
Explaining Fertility Intentions in the Republic of Moldova
The report “Explaining Fertility Intentions in the Republic of Moldova” (2022), by Khatia Nadaraia, examines the socio-economic and cultural factors influencing fertility intentions in Moldova, using data from the 2020 Generations and Gender Survey.
Read moreFactors Influencing Fertility Across Generations in the Republic of Moldova [in Romanian]
The report “Factors Influencing Fertility Across Generations” (2022), by Ecaterina Grigoraș, investigates the socio-demographic factors shaping fertility patterns in the Republic of Moldova using data from the Generations and Gender Survey (GGS-II).
Read moreWhy Don’t Eastern Europeans Have More Children?
The research note “Why Don’t Eastern Europeans Have More Children?” (2014) by Zsolt Spéder and Balázs Kapitány investigates the low fertility rates in Eastern Europe and examines why individuals often fail to realize their childbearing intentions.
Read moreTargeting Groups of Women to Reduce Unmet Family Planning Need in the Republic of Moldova
The report “Targeting Groups of Women to Reduce Unmet Family Planning Need” (2022), by Judith C. Koops, examines factors contributing to unmet family planning needs among women in the Republic of Moldova using data from the Generations and Gender Survey.
Read moreGender Equality and Social Roles
Gender (In)Equality Over the Life Course
The discussion paper “Gender (In)Equality Over the Life Course: Evidence from the Generations & Gender Programme”, by Anne H. Gauthier, Irena E. Kotowska, and Daniela Vono de Vilhena, explores gender inequalities across various life domains using data from the Generations and Gender Survey.
Read moreWhich Gender Equality Matters?
The research note “Which Gender Equality Matters?” (2013), by Gerda Neyer, Trude Lappegård, and Daniele Vignoli, investigates how three dimensions of gender equality—employment, financial situation, and equity in housework and childcare—affect fertility intentions in Europe.
Read moreWho Decides on Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
The article “Who decides on women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights?” (2024) by Siyang Kong, Lin Rouvroye, and Anne Gauthier examines women’s autonomy in sexual and reproductive health decisions across ten countries using data from the second round of the Generations and Gender Survey (GGS-II).
Read moreYoung adults
Young Adults Question Normative Roles of Men and Women in Society
The article “Young Adults Question Normative Roles of Men and Women in Society” (2022) by Lin Rouvroye, Olga Grünwald, and Anne Gauthier examines young adults’ perspectives on traditional gender roles across five countries: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Norway, and Denmark.
Read moreBecoming an Adult in Europe
The policy brief “Becoming an Adult in Europe” (2017) explores the challenges young Europeans face during their transition to adulthood, focusing on independence, employment, and housing.
Read moreYoung Adults Don’t Move Far from Their Parents [in Dutch]
The article “Young Adults Don’t Move Far from Their Parents” (2024) by Linde Van Wambeke and Olga Grünwald examines the proximity between young adults and their parents after leaving the parental home.
Read moreFamily and Intergenerational Dynamics
Migrant Families in Europe
The discussion paper “Migrant Families in Europe: Evidence from the Generations & Gender Programme” (2019), by Teresa Castro Martin, Judith Koops, and Daniela Vono de Vilhena, examines the lives of migrant families across Europe using data from the Generations and Gender Survey (GGS).
Read moreChanging Families, Complex Lives
The publication “Changing Families, Complex Lives: Evidence from the Generations and Gender Programme” explores key demographic and social trends across Europe using data from the Generations and Gender Survey.
Read moreHow Do Generations Support Each Other in an Ageing Society?
The research note “How Do Generations Support Each Other in an Ageing Society?” (2014) by Tom Emery explores intergenerational relationships using data from the Generations and Gender Survey.
Read moreThe Life of Poles: From Leaving the Parental Home to Retirement
The publication “The Life of Poles: From Leaving the Parental Home to Retirement,” edited by Irena E. Kotowska, Anna Matysiak, and Monika Mynarska, presents key findings from the Polish Generations and Gender Survey (GGS).
Read moreParents’ Chances of Re-Partnering in a European Context
The research note “Parents’ Chances of Re-partnering in a European Context” (2013), by Katya Ivanova, Matthijs Kalmijn, and Wilfred Uunk, examines the impact of children on the likelihood of men and women to form new co-residential partnerships after divorce.
Read moreHome vs. Paid Work: The Labour Market Intention of Mothers in Europe
The research note “Home vs. Paid Work: The Labour Market Intention of Mothers in Europe” (2012) by Anne H. Gauthier examines the employment intentions of mothers across Europe using data from the Generations and Gender Survey.
Read moreHousing and Mobility
Societal Context and Policy Insights
The GGP in Eastern Europe: Insights into Demographic Change
The research note “The GGP in Eastern Europe: Insights into Demographic Change” (2014), by Franziska Sigrist and Tom Emery, explores demographic trends in Eastern Europe using data from the Generations and Gender Survey.
Read moreFamilies in Austria 2009–2013
The publication “Families in Austria 2009–2013: Descriptive Findings on Partnerships, Fertility Intentions, Childbearing, and Childrearing,” by Isabella Buber-Ennser, Norbert Neuwirth, and Maria Rita Testa, presents insights from the Austrian Generations and Gender Survey (GGS).
Read moreSecuring High-Quality Data on Populations
The policy brief “Securing High-Quality Data on Populations” (2019) discusses the importance of three major European research infrastructures—EuroCohort, the Generations and Gender Programme (GGP), and SHARE—in providing high-quality data for evidence-based social policies.
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