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The Effect of Fertility Support Mix on the Attitudes to Have a Second Child:An Analysis Based on Online Survey Experiment Data

Chen Tao;Hu Anning |
Year.Issue:Page: 2025.3:19-34 | Chinese Library Classification Number:
Keywords:
Fertility Support Policy Mix Synergistic Effect Survey Experiment
ABSTRACT

To improve the fertility policy system and build a fertility-friendly society, it is crucial to explore the effect of fertility support mix on attitudes toward having a second child. Using qualitative comparative analysis on survey experimental data, this study examines the impact of fertility support mix on the attitudes to have a second child. The findings indicate that, individually, economic support, time support, and caregiving support are positively associated with second-child fertility attitudes. However, the support mixes produce varying synergy effects, either positive or negative. Specifically, a combination of economic support and caregiving support generates positive synergistic effects, amplifying the promotion effects on the attitude towards second-child birth. Conversely, extending maternity leave undermines the positive impact of increased economic and caregiving support on the attitude toward second-child birth among women and highly educated individuals, creating a negative synergistic effect. Furthermore, caregiving support from spouses or parents has a stronger positive influence on attitudes toward a second child birth compared to institutional caregiving support. Based on these findings, the study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive consideration of synergies among various supports and the critical role of family support in refining the fertility support system.