Giuseppe Gabrielli
Anna Paterno
Michael J. White

http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol17/24/

doi:10.4054/DemRes.2007.17.24

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Abstract
We examine the impact of population distribution on fertility in a nationally representative sample. We exploit detailed life-history data to conduct an event-history analysis of transition to first birth, examining mechanisms that might link migration and fertility: socialization, adaptation, selection, and disruption. Our multivariate analysis examines various socio-demographic traits, the place of birth, and interregional migration. Differences by region and migration stream are partly explained by compositional factors, such as female employment, union type, and education. The analysis presents much evidence for demographic selection and socialization and less for adaptation or disruption. The persistence of the region of origin differentials points to the continuing importance of the context.

Author's affiliation
Giuseppe Gabrielli
University of Bari, Italy
Anna Paterno
University of Bari, Italy
Michael J. White
Brown University, United States of America

Keywords
adaptations, event history analysis, fertility, international migration, selection

Word count (Main text)
9117

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