What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore how instrumental support from parents and children affects fertility intentions in China.

How Does the Intergenerational Exchange of Instrumental Support Affect Individuals’ Fertility Intentions in China?

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Analysis reveals that family support does not significantly influence fertility intentions in China, suggesting structural implications.

To explore how instrumental support from parents and children affects fertility intentions in China.
Utilized data from the 2022 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS)
Distinguished between downward support from parents and upward support from adult children
Applied logistic regression analysis to evaluate the association with fertility intentions
No significant association between parental support and fertility intentions after controlling for demographics
Support from the husband's family positively correlates with fertility intentions compared to the wife's family
Findings indicate parental support acts more as a structural necessity than a fertility incentive

C. Zhong (2026) studied this question.

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