Societal pessimism and the transition to parenthood: A future too bleak to have children?
In a time marked by uncertainties, with looming economic crises, worsening climate change, and escalating social polarization, it is unsurprising that many young people [...]
The Missing Millions: Uncovering the Burden of Covid-19 Cases and Deaths in the African Region
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts warned of catastrophic consequences for African countries. Yet African countries still appeared relatively unscathed compared to [...]
Early Childbearing and Child Marriage: An Update
Child marriage and early childbearing—marriages and births to girls below age 18—are serious threats to girls’ wellbeing everywhere. The mere existence of child marriage [...]
Migration and Skewed Subnational Sex Ratios among Young Adults
The TV show “Farmer Wants a Wife” has been produced in over 30 countries around the world. Why is it so popular? The problem [...]
A Welcome Message from the New Editors of Studies in Family Planning
It is our great pleasure to introduce ourselves as your new editors for Studies in Family Planning. We are fortunate to take over this [...]
Evolving Fertility Goals and Behaviors in Current U.S. Childbearing Cohorts
Birth rates in the U.S. and other high-income countries fell during the Great Recession and have continued to decline in the decade since. These [...]
Victoria Boydell, Mahesh Karra, and Francis Obare Appointed Editors of Studies in Family Planning
The Population Council is pleased to announce Dr. Victoria Boydell, Dr. Mahesh Karra, and Dr. Francis Obare as new Editors of Studies in Family [...]
The World at 8 Billion
According to the United Nations, the world’s population reached 8 billion people on 15 November 2022. What are the implications of adding one billion [...]