Prospects for Fertility Decline in Rural Kenya

Prospects for the onset of fertility decline in Kenya are examined in the light of Caldwells wealth flows theory of fertility transition. Data on lineal and lateral wealth flows and levels of emotional nucleation obtained from a sample of 836 rural male household heads were used for this purpose. The findings suggest a net parental advantage in intergenerational wealth flow exchange with offspring. Limited levels of emotional nucleation were also observed. Given both findings it is concluded that prospects for the early onset of fertility decline in rural Kenya are not very promising. (authors) (summaries in ENG FRE SPA)

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