Ivett Szalma
Biographic Data
| ID | 274151 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ivett Szalma |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ivett |
| FAMILY NAME | Szalma |
| SIGNATURE | SZALMA I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Centre for Social Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6015-0084 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 82 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 26 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 6 |
Is Opposition to Same-Sex Parenting the Mirror Image of Support? Evidence from 26 European Countries
There is a vast literature on how various socio-demographic characteristics shape attitudes toward the rights of gays, lesbians, and same-sex couples. Most studies assume that support for and opposition to these rights are the endpoints of a single scale on which variables have a symmetric effect. Our paper challenges this assumption and examines whether the most commonly used variables that typically predict attitudes toward homosexuality have d…
Dogs, Motherhood, and Reproductive Choices: A Qualitative Study of Women’s Decision-Making in a Pronatalist Country
This article examines how dog-owning women in Hungary make sense of childbearing in a strongly pronatalist context. Drawing on 28 semi-structured interviews with highly educated urban women aged 25–45 (childless or with one child) and using the Theory of Planned Behavior, we analyze how everyday dog care, emotional bonds, and constraints shape fertility intentions. Many participants described dogs as family members or “child zero,” and some as te…
Attitudes Towards Work: The Care Arrangements of Couples With Preschool‐Aged Children—A European Comparison
Societal expectations in Europe regarding the roles of mothers and fathers in the work and caregiving spheres continue to evolve unevenly. While the labour market participation of women has become widespread, shifts in terms of normative support for paternal caregiving have progressed more slowly, which reflects a persistent cultural lag in the gender revolution process. This study examines public attitudes towards work–care arrangements and pref…
Involved Fatherhood Ideals and Practices in European Post‐Socialist Societies
This thematic issue examines how involved fatherhood is negotiated across post‐socialist Europe, where expectations of paternal engagement remain unevenly institutionalised and practiced. Bringing together seventeen contributions covering eleven post‐socialist countries and a 16‐country comparison, the issue analyses how fathers navigate tensions between traditional breadwinner norms and emerging caregiving ideals. The articles reveal substantial…
A comparative study of paid leave preferences in Hungary, Poland and Slovakia: 2012–2022
This study examines preferences regarding the length and division of paid parental leave in Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia between 2012 and 2022 employing data obtained from the International Social Survey Programme “Family and Changing Gender Roles” IV and V modules. Previous research has highlighted the role of institutional factors such as family policies and prevailing gender roles in terms of shaping attitudes towards paid parental leave. Bui…
Selective Pronatalism and Reproductive Autonomy: Attitudes Toward Medically Assisted Reproduction in Hungary
This study explores how social and political factors shape attitudes toward medically assisted reproduction in Hungary, focusing on the selective pronatalist policies that prioritize middle‐class, heteronormative families while marginalizing LGBTQ+ individuals. In a national context where childbearing is framed as a societal expectation and voluntary childlessness is less accepted than in Western and Northern Europe, these policies play a pivotal…
Interconnections between anti-immigration and pronatalist family policy discourse in Hungary
The aim of this study is to analyse the interrelationship between anti-immigration and pronatalist family policy discourses in Hungary. This case is particularly interesting, as the government has implemented a range of measures to encourage families to have more children, emphasising national identity and cultural preservation. Meanwhile, immigration—despite its potential to mitigate population decline—is portrayed as not a solution but a threat…
The impact of political-demographic considerations on European attitudes towards parenting and adoption by same-sex couples
This study investigates attitudes towards the adoption rights and parenting skills of same-sex couples in 25 European countries using data from the European Social Survey and the European Values Study. The aim is to explore how political-demographic processes and various types of pronatalism intersect and shape attitudes towards same-sex parenting issues. Our hierarchical regression analysis reveals that similar social groups generally accept bot…
Reproductive Choices and Climate Change in a Pronatalist Context
This study contributes to a better understanding of how individuals make decisions about childbearing according to their views on climate change and how they rationalize their reproductive choices in a pronatalist country, Hungary. Using forty-four semi-structured interviews conducted between September 2020 and March 2022 in Hungary, we found that women are more concerned with the future of their children than the carbon footprint of their (poten…
Attitudes Toward Immigration in Europe. Understanding the Links Between Pronatalism and Voluntary Childlessness
Many European societies follow pronatalist family policies; nevertheless, in all countries, the total fertility rate is below replacement level and the rate of childless people is growing.Meanwhile, among demographers and policymakers, immigration is discussed as a way to increase the labor force and recently also to maintain the population size.This study contributes to a better understanding of individuals' attitudes on these issues by examinin…
Hogyan hatott a Covid19-pandémia a reprodukciós döntésekre Magyarországon
Ebben a kutatásban arra kerestük a választ, hogy a Covid19-világjárvány hogyan hatott a reprodukciós döntésekre Magyarországon. A kérdés megválaszolásához félig strukturált interjúkat készítettünk 2020 őszén 18 és 45 év közötti gyermektelen vagy egygyermekes férfiakkal és nőkkel. Az eredmények azt mutatják, hogy a világjárvány leginkább az egészségügyi ellátórendszerre nehezedő terhek által hatott a reprodukciós döntésekre. Különösen a gyermekes …
Fragile Pronatalism and Reproductive Futures in European Post‐Socialist Contexts
This editorial seeks to define fragile pronatalism by highlighting why pronatalism in the examined Central and Eastern European post‐socialist countries should be considered fragile. Moreover, it aims to map desirable future changes in fertility policies in the region. Following a brief presentation of the articles contained in this thematic issue, our concluding thoughts complete this editorial
Exploring Older Men’s Pathways to Childlessness in Hungary: Did the Change of Policy Regime Matter
In many post‐socialist countries, there is a strong social ideal that, in order to live a fulfilled life, men and women should have children; thus “childfree” lifestyles are much less popular than in North‐Western Europe. In this article, we explore factors leading to childlessness among men who were mostly socialized under state‐socialist conditions and in the subsequent transition period by analysing 30 in‐depth interviews conducted with hetero…
Knowledge and attitudes about assisted reproductive technology: Findings from a Hungarian online survey
This study aimed to evaluate the general knowledge and attitudes about assisted reproductive technology (ART) and the influence of sociodemographic features on knowledge and attitudes in a large sample of men and women of reproductive age in Hungary. A cross-sectional online survey study was conducted among 1370 men and women between 18 and 50 years of age in Hungary. The questionnaire included questions about self-rated knowledge, an attitude it…
Linking Labour Division within Families, Work–Life Conflict and Family Policy
This thematic issue aims to shed light on the various ways of linking division of labour within families, work–life conflict and family policy in Europe. This editorial briefly introduces key concepts and provides a general overview of the published articles
Division of Labour, Work–Life Conflict and Family Policy: Conclusions and Reflections
This thematic issue aims to shed light on different facets of the relationship between division of labour within families and couples, work–life conflict and family policy. In this afterword, we provide a summary of the contributions by emphasizing three main aspects in need of further scrutiny: the conceptualisation of labour division within families and couples, the multilevel structure of relationships and the interactions of gender(ed) values…
Personal and Online Contact during the Covid-19 Pandemic among Nonresident Parents and their Children in Hungary
This study examines nonresident parents' contact with their children in Hungary during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted 22 semi-structured interviews with 14 nonresidential fathers, 3 resident mothers and 5 parents who have shared custody arrangements in order to reveal whether this unique situation had any effects on their contact patterns and whether online contact became more widespread during the pandemic. Our results showed that considera…
Szülői felügyeleti jog, kapcsolattartás és tartásdíjfizetés a különélő magyar szülők gyakorlatában
Jelentős változások következtek be a családok életében az utóbbi évtizedekben Magyarországon: válások és élettársi kapcsolatok egyre nagyobb arányban bomlanak fel, miközben az apák szerepvállalása is változóban van: egyre nagyobb részt vállalnak a gyermekek életében mind instrumentális, mind emocionális szempontból. Jelen tanulmány célja, hogy megvizsgálja, hogy a különélő szülők (többnyire apák) miként vesznek részt gyermekeik életében, illetve …
Democracy deficit and homophobic divergence in 21st century Europe
In the present study we focus on the relationship between democracy deficit and homophobic divergence within 21st century European societies. Our main research question is about how social attitudes towards lesbians and gays changed in the examined time period (between 2002 and 2016), and whether there are any signs of convergence regarding these issues in different parts of Europe, characterized by different welfare regimes, a quarter of a centu…
A gyermektelenség mintázatai magyar férfiak körében: Egy interjús vizsgálat folytatása
Ebben a tanulmányban azt vizsgáltuk, hogy milyen tényezők játszhatnak szerepet abban, ha egy férfi nem vállal gyermeket ma Magyarországon. Továbbá arra a kérdésre is próbálunk választ adni, hogy vajon eltérő gyermektelenségi mintázatok figyelhetők-e meg a férfiak és a nők között Magyarországon. Jelen kutatás szervesen kapcsolódik korábbi, elsősorban gyermektelen nőkre fókuszáló kutatásainkhoz, melyeket most kiegészítünk a magyar férfiakra fókuszá…
Social Attitudes Toward Adoption by Same-Sex Couples in Europe
Who Remains Childless? Unrealized Fertility Plans in Hungary
This article focuses on remaining childless as a result of certain choices and constraints (not on becoming childless as a result of outliving children). There are two main aims of this study. First it seeks to reveal whether any specific features appear when (temporarily) childless people are compared with those having children in the same cohorts. It also aims to explore what kinds of factors can lead to childlessness (or more precisely, the pr…
Effets des politiques de congé parental sur les deuxièmes naissances et l'emploi des femmes en Hongrie et en Pologne
Cet article analyse la façon dont les droits à un congé parental rémunéré et non rémunéré affectent l'entrée des femmes en emploi après la naissance du premier enfant et le passage à un deuxième enfant. Nous comparons la Hongrie et la Pologne, deux pays de basse fécondité qui partagent de nombreuses similitudes institutionnelles, culturelles et économiques mais qui diffèrent dans les modalités de congé parental. En Hongrie, les droits sont univer…
Doing Families. Gay and Lesbian Family Practices. Judit Takács & Roman Kuhar
This edited volume explores gay and lesbian families in Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. The authors focused on the social situation and acceptance of
The effect of education on second births in Hungary: A test of the time-squeeze, self-selection and partner-effect hypotheses
In recent years, several studies have reported a positive effect of womenâ s education on the transition to second births. This finding contradicts the economic theory of fertility. Three explanations were proposed: the selection, the time-squeeze, and the
Social Attitudes Toward Adoption by Same-Sex Couples in Europe
Homophobia and same‐sex partnership legislation in Europe
Purpose This paper seeks to answer the practical question whether the institutionalisation level of same‐sex relationships can affect the social acceptance of lesbian women and gay men in Europe, and highlight some of the factors that can potentially determine the incidence of homophobia in 26 European countries. Design/methodology/approach The study contributes to the literature on acceptance of lesbian women and gay men in Europe by using the E…
The effect of education on second births in Hungary: A test of the time-squeeze, self-selection and partner-effect hypotheses
In recent years, several studies have reported a positive effect of womenâ s education on the transition to second births. This finding contradicts the economic theory of fertility. Three explanations were proposed: the selection, the time-squeeze, and the
Who Remains Childless? Unrealized Fertility Plans in Hungary
This article focuses on remaining childless as a result of certain choices and constraints (not on becoming childless as a result of outliving children). There are two main aims of this study. First it seeks to reveal whether any specific features appear when (temporarily) childless people are compared with those having children in the same cohorts. It also aims to explore what kinds of factors can lead to childlessness (or more precisely, the pr…
Effets des politiques de congé parental sur les deuxièmes naissances et l'emploi des femmes en Hongrie et en Pologne
Cet article analyse la façon dont les droits à un congé parental rémunéré et non rémunéré affectent l'entrée des femmes en emploi après la naissance du premier enfant et le passage à un deuxième enfant. Nous comparons la Hongrie et la Pologne, deux pays de basse fécondité qui partagent de nombreuses similitudes institutionnelles, culturelles et économiques mais qui diffèrent dans les modalités de congé parental. En Hongrie, les droits sont univer…
Democracy deficit and homophobic divergence in 21st century Europe
In the present study we focus on the relationship between democracy deficit and homophobic divergence within 21st century European societies. Our main research question is about how social attitudes towards lesbians and gays changed in the examined time period (between 2002 and 2016), and whether there are any signs of convergence regarding these issues in different parts of Europe, characterized by different welfare regimes, a quarter of a centu…
The impact of political-demographic considerations on European attitudes towards parenting and adoption by same-sex couples
This study investigates attitudes towards the adoption rights and parenting skills of same-sex couples in 25 European countries using data from the European Social Survey and the European Values Study. The aim is to explore how political-demographic processes and various types of pronatalism intersect and shape attitudes towards same-sex parenting issues. Our hierarchical regression analysis reveals that similar social groups generally accept bot…
Knowledge and attitudes about assisted reproductive technology: Findings from a Hungarian online survey
This study aimed to evaluate the general knowledge and attitudes about assisted reproductive technology (ART) and the influence of sociodemographic features on knowledge and attitudes in a large sample of men and women of reproductive age in Hungary. A cross-sectional online survey study was conducted among 1370 men and women between 18 and 50 years of age in Hungary. The questionnaire included questions about self-rated knowledge, an attitude it…
Personal and Online Contact during the Covid-19 Pandemic among Nonresident Parents and their Children in Hungary
This study examines nonresident parents' contact with their children in Hungary during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted 22 semi-structured interviews with 14 nonresidential fathers, 3 resident mothers and 5 parents who have shared custody arrangements in order to reveal whether this unique situation had any effects on their contact patterns and whether online contact became more widespread during the pandemic. Our results showed that considera…
Attitudes Toward Immigration in Europe. Understanding the Links Between Pronatalism and Voluntary Childlessness
Many European societies follow pronatalist family policies; nevertheless, in all countries, the total fertility rate is below replacement level and the rate of childless people is growing.Meanwhile, among demographers and policymakers, immigration is discussed as a way to increase the labor force and recently also to maintain the population size.This study contributes to a better understanding of individuals' attitudes on these issues by examinin…
Fragile Pronatalism and Reproductive Futures in European Post‐Socialist Contexts
This editorial seeks to define fragile pronatalism by highlighting why pronatalism in the examined Central and Eastern European post‐socialist countries should be considered fragile. Moreover, it aims to map desirable future changes in fertility policies in the region. Following a brief presentation of the articles contained in this thematic issue, our concluding thoughts complete this editorial
Exploring Older Men’s Pathways to Childlessness in Hungary: Did the Change of Policy Regime Matter
In many post‐socialist countries, there is a strong social ideal that, in order to live a fulfilled life, men and women should have children; thus “childfree” lifestyles are much less popular than in North‐Western Europe. In this article, we explore factors leading to childlessness among men who were mostly socialized under state‐socialist conditions and in the subsequent transition period by analysing 30 in‐depth interviews conducted with hetero…
Linking Labour Division within Families, Work–Life Conflict and Family Policy
This thematic issue aims to shed light on the various ways of linking division of labour within families, work–life conflict and family policy in Europe. This editorial briefly introduces key concepts and provides a general overview of the published articles
Division of Labour, Work–Life Conflict and Family Policy: Conclusions and Reflections
This thematic issue aims to shed light on different facets of the relationship between division of labour within families and couples, work–life conflict and family policy. In this afterword, we provide a summary of the contributions by emphasizing three main aspects in need of further scrutiny: the conceptualisation of labour division within families and couples, the multilevel structure of relationships and the interactions of gender(ed) values…
Homophobia and same‐sex partnership legislation in Europe
Purpose This paper seeks to answer the practical question whether the institutionalisation level of same‐sex relationships can affect the social acceptance of lesbian women and gay men in Europe, and highlight some of the factors that can potentially determine the incidence of homophobia in 26 European countries. Design/methodology/approach The study contributes to the literature on acceptance of lesbian women and gay men in Europe by using the E…
Doing Families. Gay and Lesbian Family Practices. Judit Takács & Roman Kuhar
This edited volume explores gay and lesbian families in Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. The authors focused on the social situation and acceptance of
The effect of education on second births in Hungary: A test of the time-squeeze, self-selection and partner-effect hypotheses
In recent years, several studies have reported a positive effect of womenâ s education on the transition to second births. This finding contradicts the economic theory of fertility. Three explanations were proposed: the selection, the time-squeeze, and the
Who Remains Childless? Unrealized Fertility Plans in Hungary
This article focuses on remaining childless as a result of certain choices and constraints (not on becoming childless as a result of outliving children). There are two main aims of this study. First it seeks to reveal whether any specific features appear when (temporarily) childless people are compared with those having children in the same cohorts. It also aims to explore what kinds of factors can lead to childlessness (or more precisely, the pr…
Effets des politiques de congé parental sur les deuxièmes naissances et l'emploi des femmes en Hongrie et en Pologne
Cet article analyse la façon dont les droits à un congé parental rémunéré et non rémunéré affectent l'entrée des femmes en emploi après la naissance du premier enfant et le passage à un deuxième enfant. Nous comparons la Hongrie et la Pologne, deux pays de basse fécondité qui partagent de nombreuses similitudes institutionnelles, culturelles et économiques mais qui diffèrent dans les modalités de congé parental. En Hongrie, les droits sont univer…
Social Attitudes Toward Adoption by Same-Sex Couples in Europe
A gyermektelenség mintázatai magyar férfiak körében: Egy interjús vizsgálat folytatása
Ebben a tanulmányban azt vizsgáltuk, hogy milyen tényezők játszhatnak szerepet abban, ha egy férfi nem vállal gyermeket ma Magyarországon. Továbbá arra a kérdésre is próbálunk választ adni, hogy vajon eltérő gyermektelenségi mintázatok figyelhetők-e meg a férfiak és a nők között Magyarországon. Jelen kutatás szervesen kapcsolódik korábbi, elsősorban gyermektelen nőkre fókuszáló kutatásainkhoz, melyeket most kiegészítünk a magyar férfiakra fókuszá…
Szülői felügyeleti jog, kapcsolattartás és tartásdíjfizetés a különélő magyar szülők gyakorlatában
Jelentős változások következtek be a családok életében az utóbbi évtizedekben Magyarországon: válások és élettársi kapcsolatok egyre nagyobb arányban bomlanak fel, miközben az apák szerepvállalása is változóban van: egyre nagyobb részt vállalnak a gyermekek életében mind instrumentális, mind emocionális szempontból. Jelen tanulmány célja, hogy megvizsgálja, hogy a különélő szülők (többnyire apák) miként vesznek részt gyermekeik életében, illetve …
Democracy deficit and homophobic divergence in 21st century Europe
In the present study we focus on the relationship between democracy deficit and homophobic divergence within 21st century European societies. Our main research question is about how social attitudes towards lesbians and gays changed in the examined time period (between 2002 and 2016), and whether there are any signs of convergence regarding these issues in different parts of Europe, characterized by different welfare regimes, a quarter of a centu…
Linking Labour Division within Families, Work–Life Conflict and Family Policy
This thematic issue aims to shed light on the various ways of linking division of labour within families, work–life conflict and family policy in Europe. This editorial briefly introduces key concepts and provides a general overview of the published articles
Division of Labour, Work–Life Conflict and Family Policy: Conclusions and Reflections
This thematic issue aims to shed light on different facets of the relationship between division of labour within families and couples, work–life conflict and family policy. In this afterword, we provide a summary of the contributions by emphasizing three main aspects in need of further scrutiny: the conceptualisation of labour division within families and couples, the multilevel structure of relationships and the interactions of gender(ed) values…
Personal and Online Contact during the Covid-19 Pandemic among Nonresident Parents and their Children in Hungary
This study examines nonresident parents' contact with their children in Hungary during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted 22 semi-structured interviews with 14 nonresidential fathers, 3 resident mothers and 5 parents who have shared custody arrangements in order to reveal whether this unique situation had any effects on their contact patterns and whether online contact became more widespread during the pandemic. Our results showed that considera…
Knowledge and attitudes about assisted reproductive technology: Findings from a Hungarian online survey
This study aimed to evaluate the general knowledge and attitudes about assisted reproductive technology (ART) and the influence of sociodemographic features on knowledge and attitudes in a large sample of men and women of reproductive age in Hungary. A cross-sectional online survey study was conducted among 1370 men and women between 18 and 50 years of age in Hungary. The questionnaire included questions about self-rated knowledge, an attitude it…
Hogyan hatott a Covid19-pandémia a reprodukciós döntésekre Magyarországon
Ebben a kutatásban arra kerestük a választ, hogy a Covid19-világjárvány hogyan hatott a reprodukciós döntésekre Magyarországon. A kérdés megválaszolásához félig strukturált interjúkat készítettünk 2020 őszén 18 és 45 év közötti gyermektelen vagy egygyermekes férfiakkal és nőkkel. Az eredmények azt mutatják, hogy a világjárvány leginkább az egészségügyi ellátórendszerre nehezedő terhek által hatott a reprodukciós döntésekre. Különösen a gyermekes …
Fragile Pronatalism and Reproductive Futures in European Post‐Socialist Contexts
This editorial seeks to define fragile pronatalism by highlighting why pronatalism in the examined Central and Eastern European post‐socialist countries should be considered fragile. Moreover, it aims to map desirable future changes in fertility policies in the region. Following a brief presentation of the articles contained in this thematic issue, our concluding thoughts complete this editorial
Exploring Older Men’s Pathways to Childlessness in Hungary: Did the Change of Policy Regime Matter
In many post‐socialist countries, there is a strong social ideal that, in order to live a fulfilled life, men and women should have children; thus “childfree” lifestyles are much less popular than in North‐Western Europe. In this article, we explore factors leading to childlessness among men who were mostly socialized under state‐socialist conditions and in the subsequent transition period by analysing 30 in‐depth interviews conducted with hetero…
Reproductive Choices and Climate Change in a Pronatalist Context
This study contributes to a better understanding of how individuals make decisions about childbearing according to their views on climate change and how they rationalize their reproductive choices in a pronatalist country, Hungary. Using forty-four semi-structured interviews conducted between September 2020 and March 2022 in Hungary, we found that women are more concerned with the future of their children than the carbon footprint of their (poten…
Attitudes Toward Immigration in Europe. Understanding the Links Between Pronatalism and Voluntary Childlessness
Many European societies follow pronatalist family policies; nevertheless, in all countries, the total fertility rate is below replacement level and the rate of childless people is growing.Meanwhile, among demographers and policymakers, immigration is discussed as a way to increase the labor force and recently also to maintain the population size.This study contributes to a better understanding of individuals' attitudes on these issues by examinin…
Selective Pronatalism and Reproductive Autonomy: Attitudes Toward Medically Assisted Reproduction in Hungary
This study explores how social and political factors shape attitudes toward medically assisted reproduction in Hungary, focusing on the selective pronatalist policies that prioritize middle‐class, heteronormative families while marginalizing LGBTQ+ individuals. In a national context where childbearing is framed as a societal expectation and voluntary childlessness is less accepted than in Western and Northern Europe, these policies play a pivotal…
Interconnections between anti-immigration and pronatalist family policy discourse in Hungary
The aim of this study is to analyse the interrelationship between anti-immigration and pronatalist family policy discourses in Hungary. This case is particularly interesting, as the government has implemented a range of measures to encourage families to have more children, emphasising national identity and cultural preservation. Meanwhile, immigration—despite its potential to mitigate population decline—is portrayed as not a solution but a threat…
The impact of political-demographic considerations on European attitudes towards parenting and adoption by same-sex couples
This study investigates attitudes towards the adoption rights and parenting skills of same-sex couples in 25 European countries using data from the European Social Survey and the European Values Study. The aim is to explore how political-demographic processes and various types of pronatalism intersect and shape attitudes towards same-sex parenting issues. Our hierarchical regression analysis reveals that similar social groups generally accept bot…
Is Opposition to Same-Sex Parenting the Mirror Image of Support? Evidence from 26 European Countries
There is a vast literature on how various socio-demographic characteristics shape attitudes toward the rights of gays, lesbians, and same-sex couples. Most studies assume that support for and opposition to these rights are the endpoints of a single scale on which variables have a symmetric effect. Our paper challenges this assumption and examines whether the most commonly used variables that typically predict attitudes toward homosexuality have d…
Dogs, Motherhood, and Reproductive Choices: A Qualitative Study of Women’s Decision-Making in a Pronatalist Country
This article examines how dog-owning women in Hungary make sense of childbearing in a strongly pronatalist context. Drawing on 28 semi-structured interviews with highly educated urban women aged 25–45 (childless or with one child) and using the Theory of Planned Behavior, we analyze how everyday dog care, emotional bonds, and constraints shape fertility intentions. Many participants described dogs as family members or “child zero,” and some as te…
Attitudes Towards Work: The Care Arrangements of Couples With Preschool‐Aged Children—A European Comparison
Societal expectations in Europe regarding the roles of mothers and fathers in the work and caregiving spheres continue to evolve unevenly. While the labour market participation of women has become widespread, shifts in terms of normative support for paternal caregiving have progressed more slowly, which reflects a persistent cultural lag in the gender revolution process. This study examines public attitudes towards work–care arrangements and pref…
Involved Fatherhood Ideals and Practices in European Post‐Socialist Societies
This thematic issue examines how involved fatherhood is negotiated across post‐socialist Europe, where expectations of paternal engagement remain unevenly institutionalised and practiced. Bringing together seventeen contributions covering eleven post‐socialist countries and a 16‐country comparison, the issue analyses how fathers navigate tensions between traditional breadwinner norms and emerging caregiving ideals. The articles reveal substantial…
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