Refusing to have children in a world in crisis: analysis of ecological justifications for not becoming parents

Key Points

• Choosing not to become parents is increasingly influenced by ecological justifications, highlighting concerns about sustainability.
• The analysis examines how environmental issues shape decisions on parenthood in today’s crisis-laden world.
• This study utilizes a mixed-method approach to explore the connections between ecological crises and parental decisions.
• Such choices could influence future demographic trends, raising questions about population dynamics in the context of sustainability.