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Personality traits and developmental experiences as antecedents of childbearing motivation

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  • Warren Miller, 1992. "Personality traits and developmental experiences as antecedents of childbearing motivation," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 29(2), pages 265-285, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:29:y:1992:i:2:p:265-285
    DOI: 10.2307/2061731
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    1. S. Morgan, 1985. "Individual and couple intentions for more children: A research note," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 22(1), pages 125-132, February.
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