@article{Nguyen_54_22,
author = {Nguyen, Khoa and Duong, Tuyen},
title={{The impact of household structure on fertility: A study in Vietnam}},
journal = {Demographic Research},
volume = {54},
number = {22},
pages = {677--718},
doi = {10.4054/DemRes.2026.54.22},
year = {2026},
abstract = {Background: A declining fertility rate and aging population are major challenges for Vietnam. 

Methods: This study utilizes panel data from the Vietnam Access to Resources Household Survey, conducted from 2008 to 2016, tracking 1,200 households over nine years. A fixed effects model was employed to control for unobserved factors, such as cultural traditions and fertility motivations, thereby addressing endogeneity issues commonly encountered in previous research. 

Results: The results indicate that the presence of grandparent(s) in a household has a positive impact on the number of children born (particularly when both grandparents are present), with estimates ranging from 0.0771 (95% CI: 0.0175 to 0.1368) for both grandparents to 0.1373 (95% CI: 0.0824 to 0.1922) overall. This effect is especially prominent in the Central Highlands and the Northern Midlands/Mountainous Area. In contrast, the effect is less pronounced in the Mekong River Delta, likely due to socioeconomic factors and data limitations. 

Contribution: This study highlights the importance of household structure in shaping fertility behavior and provides policy recommendations to support multigenerational households and promote sustainable fertility rates in Vietnam. },
URL = {https://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol54/22/},
eprint = {https://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol54/22/54-22.pdf}
}