Influencing Factors on Premarital Fertility Intentions Among Urban Women in China and In the United States——A Comparative Study

Abstract

This comparative study investigates the determinants that impact the decision-making process of metropolitan women in the United States and China with regard to having children before getting married. Due to the widespread impact of globalization and resulting changes in society structures, there is an increasing worldwide importance placed on variations in fertility intentions. The question is highly relevant in the extensive economic domains of both the United States and China. Despite significant economic, cultural, and historical differences, both countries face complex difficulties caused by decreasing birth rates. The issues outlined above mostly arise from deeply ingrained cultural attitudes and the presence of enabling infrastructures. Several notable advancements and events have significantly influenced people's inclination to have children in the preceding decade. The confluence of policy adaptations enacted in reaction to swift economic growth changes in demographic makeup, and cultural integration and engagement has exerted a significant impact. The intricate interaction of several elements has greatly impacted the reproductive desires of women living in metropolitan areas of both nations.Therefore, it is necessary to have a more comprehensive comprehension of the fundamental reasons and possible consequences of these dynamics.