Political Identity Affects Family Size

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Research reveals widening gap in fertility desires between Republicans and Democrats

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A study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family has found that political identity is increasingly influencing the number of children young adults desire to have.

By 2019 , Republicans wanted more children than Democrats , with this gap widening over time.

Republicans were more likely to want large families with four or more children, while Democrats increasingly expressed a preference for small families or even no children.

The data only includes 12th graders, which means the findings may not apply to older adults or young people who do not complete high school.

The study does not prove that party affiliation causes people to want more or fewer children.

Other unmeasured factors, such as climate change or abortion, may also play a role.

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