Stress and survival
Analysing child mortality among elite families in Bohemia 1816–1920
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12447007 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alice Velková (0000-0003-3571-7661, Charles University, corresponding author), P Tureček (0000-0003-2118-9909, Charles University), Pavlína Hillerová (0000-0002-4664-4253, Charles University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 111-137 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The History of the Family (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1081-602X • E-ISSN: 1873-5398 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1081602x.2025.2573382 |
| OpenAlex | W4415438788 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 25 |
This study explores the relationship of lifestyle, particularly stress associated with geographic mobility, and infant and child mortality within elite families in historical land of Bohemia (1816–1920). Using a dataset of senior civil servants and members of parliament (MPs), we assess the probability of survival to ages one and five in relation to demographic factors (number of siblings, birth order, maternal age, and year of birth) and contextual variables (mobility, availability of kin)... Statistical modelling shows that sibship size was the most consistent and significant predictor of child survival in both groups: children from smaller families had markedly better survival prospects. Exploratory analyses further support the hypothesis that increased mobility negatively affected survival. The presence of relatives, indicative of a stable support network, was not associated with higher survival probabilities. The study’s results can be related to the factors of demographic transition, when smaller families contributed to improved survival chances. However, the temporal variable’s significance suggests that broader societal changes also played a role in reducing mortality. The research emphasizes the complex interplay between social status, mobility, and demographic factors in shaping child survival outcomes during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |