Research Type: Reproduction, Fertility & Pregnancy

Religion, fertility and space.

Religion, fertility and space.

Future demand across the school sectors (controlled, maintained and integrated) in Northern Ireland is a public policy issue that requires timely and accurate information. While the most recent currently available counts for the school population are derived from information collected at the Census 2001, a current understanding of differing fertility levels, and future school populations, by area of residence and community background would provide significant assistance to those determining planning for schools, and equality of access, in the longer term.

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November 15, 2019
Predicting Short Run Changes in Fertility in Northern Ireland.

Predicting Short Run Changes in Fertility in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland has in recent years shared the slight upturn in fertility evident in some European countries. This contrasts with the steady fall in fertility from the peak of the ‘baby boom’ in the 1960s that is associated with increased female participation in the labour market and delay in the age of child bearing. Any change in the pattern of fertility has profound consequences for the provision of public services, particularly in education and health care.

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November 14, 2019
Lone mothers at time of birth: who are they? An exploration of their socioeconomic and household characteristics.

Lone mothers at time of birth: who are they? An exploration of their socioeconomic and household characteristics.

Lone mothers are at excess risk of poor pregnancy outcomes in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. The majority live in deprived areas, and a large proportion are teenage mothers. The aim of this project is to explore the socioeconomic and household characteristics of women who were “lone mothers” at the time of birth of their children. The objectives are:

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November 14, 2019
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