Table 2. Summary of behavioral constructs and their subdomains.
| Measure | Range | Mean | S.D. | Cronbach’s alpha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived behavior control (PC) | 1–4 | 2.52 | 1.17 | 0.859 |
| PC1 | 1–4 | 2.36 | 1.01 | |
| PC2 | 1–4 | 2.46 | 1.11 | |
| PC3 | 1–4 | 2.68 | 1.03 | |
| PC4 | 1–4 | 2.62 | 1.07 | |
| PC5 | 1–4 | 2.57 | 1.13 | |
| PC6 | 1–4 | 2.47 | 1.11 | |
| Subjective norms (SN) | 1–4 | 1.89 | 0.82 | 0.707 |
| SN1 | 1–4 | 1.86 | 0.93 | |
| SN2 | 1–4 | 1.88 | 0.93 | |
| SN3 | 1–4 | 1.93 | 0.86 | |
| Attitudes (AT) | 1–4 | 2.34 | 1.34 | 0.829 |
| AT1 | 1–4 | 2.27 | 1.08 | |
| AT2 | 1–4 | 2.41 | 1.10 | |
| AT3 | 1–4 | 2.35 | 1.23 | |
| AT4 | 1–4 | 2.33 | 1.22 |
Legend of the variables
SD: standard deviation.
PC1: The couple is ready to sacrifice the time and freedom for the baby
PC2: A suitable babysitter is available when the couple works outside
PC3: A lot of money will be spent to raise a (another) child
PC4: The couple has sufficient materials for child rearing
PC5: The couple’s family members can help them take care of the baby
PC6: The couple has a stable income
SN1: The family should have a boy (or girl)
SN2: His/her partner prefers to have a boy (or girl)
SN3: The relatives and friends around the couple have already had two children
AT1: The couple enjoys having a big family
AT2: The couple enjoys the fun of raising a child
AT3: Only healthy parents can have a child
AT4: Having a child can maintain a good relationship between the couple