Kalev Katus
Biographic Data
| ID | 4197330 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kalev Katus |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kalev |
| FAMILY NAME | Katus |
| SIGNATURE | KATUS K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Estonian Interuniversity Population Research Centre |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 33 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1994 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Family Formation in the Baltic Countries
This article examines the transformation of nuptiality patterns in the Baltic countries since the late 1960s, in the context of long-term trends. The aim of the study is to compare the entry into first conjugal union in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and analyze the position of the Baltic countries in a broader European perspective. The analyses employ microdata from national surveys conducted in the framework of the European Family and Fertility…
First union formation in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
This article examines the transformation of first union formation in the Baltic countries between the late 1960s and early 1990s, in the context of societal and family-level gender relations. The analyses employ microdata from the European Family and F
Estonian Family and Fertility Survey
The article presents the experience from the Estonian Family and Fertility Survey, a national part of the European FES, coordinated by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Based on the modern event history methodology and collecting harmonised information on major life careers of individuals in more than 20 countries, the European FFS represents one of the most impressive undertakings in international demographic research in the 199…
General Patterns of Post-Transitional Fertility in Estonia
The paper discusses post-transitional fertility in Estonia against the background of long-term population development. Estonian population is characterised by a remarkably stable cohort fertility throughout six-seven decades compared to other nations with advanced demographic development, and a very high intensity of non-birth pregnancy outcome, particularly of induced abortion. In that context the continuous juvenation of reproductive events is …
Long-Term Mortality Trend in the Baltic Countries
Being part of the collaborative research project of French and Baltic demographers aimed at comparative analysis of mortality in the Baltic countries, the paper concentrates on long-term mortality development in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
General Trend of Population Ageing in Estonia
The paper outlines general trends in population ageing in Estonia. The process is analysed in the European context, determining the most specific trends and the major time frames of the population ageing. The analysis is mainly based on general indicators of the population ageing, calculated on the basis of data from nine censuses carried out on the Estonian territory. Using the same general indicators the population ageing and its differences in…
Population Data and Reorganisation of Statistical System
This paper examines the recent developments and prospects for population statistics and statistical system in Estonia. Addressing the issue, the paper starts from the discussion of the features characteristic of the Soviet statistical system which prevailed in Estonia from the Second World War to the early 19905. The second part of the paper focuses on recent changes in the 1990 s and the attempts to overcome the historical heritage. Specific con…
The Validity of Survey Responses on Abortion
This paper presents results of a validation survey of abortion conducted in Tallinn, Estonia in April and May 1992. The sample was drawn from patient records in a maternity hospital. Women who had an abortion in that hospital in 1991 were asked about recent abortions as part of a survey about women’s health. More than 80% of the respondents reported having a recent abortion. Some respondents misreported their abortion as a miscarriage. Moreover, …
The Validity of Survey Responses on Abortion
This paper presents results of a validation survey of abortion conducted in Tallinn, Estonia in April and May 1992. The sample was drawn from patient records in a maternity hospital. Women who had an abortion in that hospital in 1991 were asked about recent abortions as part of a survey about women’s health. More than 80% of the respondents reported having a recent abortion. Some respondents misreported their abortion as a miscarriage. Moreover, …
First union formation in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
This article examines the transformation of first union formation in the Baltic countries between the late 1960s and early 1990s, in the context of societal and family-level gender relations. The analyses employ microdata from the European Family and F
Family Formation in the Baltic Countries
This article examines the transformation of nuptiality patterns in the Baltic countries since the late 1960s, in the context of long-term trends. The aim of the study is to compare the entry into first conjugal union in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and analyze the position of the Baltic countries in a broader European perspective. The analyses employ microdata from national surveys conducted in the framework of the European Family and Fertility…
The Validity of Survey Responses on Abortion
This paper presents results of a validation survey of abortion conducted in Tallinn, Estonia in April and May 1992. The sample was drawn from patient records in a maternity hospital. Women who had an abortion in that hospital in 1991 were asked about recent abortions as part of a survey about women’s health. More than 80% of the respondents reported having a recent abortion. Some respondents misreported their abortion as a miscarriage. Moreover, …
General Trend of Population Ageing in Estonia
The paper outlines general trends in population ageing in Estonia. The process is analysed in the European context, determining the most specific trends and the major time frames of the population ageing. The analysis is mainly based on general indicators of the population ageing, calculated on the basis of data from nine censuses carried out on the Estonian territory. Using the same general indicators the population ageing and its differences in…
Population Data and Reorganisation of Statistical System
This paper examines the recent developments and prospects for population statistics and statistical system in Estonia. Addressing the issue, the paper starts from the discussion of the features characteristic of the Soviet statistical system which prevailed in Estonia from the Second World War to the early 19905. The second part of the paper focuses on recent changes in the 1990 s and the attempts to overcome the historical heritage. Specific con…
Estonian Family and Fertility Survey
The article presents the experience from the Estonian Family and Fertility Survey, a national part of the European FES, coordinated by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Based on the modern event history methodology and collecting harmonised information on major life careers of individuals in more than 20 countries, the European FFS represents one of the most impressive undertakings in international demographic research in the 199…
General Patterns of Post-Transitional Fertility in Estonia
The paper discusses post-transitional fertility in Estonia against the background of long-term population development. Estonian population is characterised by a remarkably stable cohort fertility throughout six-seven decades compared to other nations with advanced demographic development, and a very high intensity of non-birth pregnancy outcome, particularly of induced abortion. In that context the continuous juvenation of reproductive events is …
Long-Term Mortality Trend in the Baltic Countries
Being part of the collaborative research project of French and Baltic demographers aimed at comparative analysis of mortality in the Baltic countries, the paper concentrates on long-term mortality development in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
First union formation in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
This article examines the transformation of first union formation in the Baltic countries between the late 1960s and early 1990s, in the context of societal and family-level gender relations. The analyses employ microdata from the European Family and F
Family Formation in the Baltic Countries
This article examines the transformation of nuptiality patterns in the Baltic countries since the late 1960s, in the context of long-term trends. The aim of the study is to compare the entry into first conjugal union in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and analyze the position of the Baltic countries in a broader European perspective. The analyses employ microdata from national surveys conducted in the framework of the European Family and Fertility…
Demography (7 works) · Geography (6 works) · Population (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Political science (4 works) · Regional Socio-Economic Development Trends (3 works) · Census (2 works) · Demographic economics (2 works) · Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences (2 works) · Demography (2 works)