title: Does son preference matter?
abstract: The demand for additional children is influenced by the presence of sons within a family. This study is based on cross-sectional data of 9416 currently married women under age 50 from a Pakistan national survey in 1979-80. The analysis suggests that having at least one son in the family influences the demand for additional children. Urban and rural comparisons indicated a higher preference for sons in urban areas. Unless the socioeconomic milieu changes, son preference is likely to remain strong in Pakistan.
authors: S M
authors: SM
authors: Ali
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D008875:Middle Aged; D010154:Pakistan; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D012424:Rural Population; D014505:Urban Population