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This is a Latent Profile Analysis study (also classified as: Multinomial Logistic Regression, Cross-sectional survey).

September 10, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

The impact of family functioning on fertility intentions among university students: a study based on latent profile analysis

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Latent profile analysis reveals family functioning affects fertility intentions in university students, suggesting targeted interventions.

Low family functioning correlates with higher odds of lower fertility intentions, especially for three or more children, indicating familial influence.
Multinomial logistic regression shows low-functioning families have an odds ratio of 3.08 for intending at least two children, emphasizing family dynamics' role.
Latent Profile Analysis classified families into two groups, revealing significant differences in fertility intentions linked to family functioning.
Older parental age also predicts zero-child intentions, suggesting both student and parental factors jointly influence reproductive choices.

Peng et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Latent profile analysis reveals family functioning affects fertility intentions in university students, suggesting targeted interventions.