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This study investigates how fertility support affects fertility intentions through the value of children and gender differences.

June 29, 2026Acta PsychologicaOpen Access

The relationship between fertility support and fertility intentions among Chinese adults of childbearing age: The mediating role of the value of children and gender difference

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Randomized trial examines the link between fertility support and intentions in Chinese adults, highlighting psychological and gendered factors.

This study investigates how fertility support affects fertility intentions through the value of children and gender differences.
3094 participants completed measures on fertility support, value of children, and fertility intention.
The analysis included both positive (VOC +) and negative (VOC −) dimensions of child value.
Gender differences in the influence of fertility support on value perceptions and intentions were examined.
Fertility support positively predicted fertility intention, with VOC + mediating the relationship (p<0.01).
The negative pathway through VOC − had a significant impact, particularly among females (p<0.05).
Males showed stronger links between fertility support and positive child-value perceptions compared to females.

Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial examines the link between fertility support and intentions in Chinese adults, highlighting psychological and gendered factors.