Role of Demographic Transition in Sociological Changes of the Family

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1 PhD in Sociology,Isfahan University

2 Associate Professor, Social Science Dept, Isfahan University

3 Associate Professor, Faculty Member, Asia and Oceana Population Studies

Abstract

This article investigates the role demographic transition plays in sociological changes occurring in the family. Does family structure in various stages of demographic transition differ? It is used from demographic transition theory as theoretical framework of research. The data of survey value world and population bureau of United Nations for 50 countries have been used for empirical test of research hypothesis. The results showed that family structure is different in countries according to demographic transition stages. Some countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, Iraq, Zambia, etc. which are in primary stages of the first demographic transition, the family possesses much significance. They exhibit positive attitude toward marriage and family formation. But in countries which are in second stage of demographic transition, such as Sweden, Finland, France, etc. the family is of little importance. The attitude toward marriage and family formation is negative. The trend of marriage changes and attitude toward family and marriage in some countries such as Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Malaysia, etc. show that the role of cultural factors and especially Islamic teachings are so important in forming family and family importance. Therefore the trend of second demographic transition is not nonlinear and it is different according to cultural structure of countries.

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Women's Studies Sociological and Psychological
Volume 10, Issue 1
March 2012
Pages 81-102

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