Table 1. Reasons for low fertility.
| Varibales | Total (N = 1,002) | M (n = 514) | F (n = 488) | P valueb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insecure incomea | 350 (34.9) | 211 (41.0) | 138 (28.4) | < 0.001 |
| Economic burdens on child rearing | 257 (25.7) | 133 (25.9) | 124 (25.5) | 0.923 |
| An atmosphere that emphasizes personal life | 182 (18.1) | 80 (15.6) | 102 (20.9) | 0.035 |
| Excessive housing cost | 100 (10.0) | 67 (13.0) | 33 (6.8) | 0.001 |
| Women career interruption caused by childbirth and child rearing | 66 (6.6) | 8 (1.5) | 59 (12.0) | < 0.001 |
| Pressure for providing education for children | 15 (1.5) | 7 (1.4) | 8 (1.6) | 0.919 |
| Insufficient support for child rearing | 13 (1.3) | 3 (0.6) | 10 (2.0) | 0.077 |
| Lack of confidence in childcare | 7 (0.7) | 0 (0.0) | 7 (1.4) | 0.019 |
| Others | 12 (1.2) | 5 (1.0) | 7 (1.4) | 0.703 |
Values are given as number (percentage).
F = female, M = male.
aCaused by unstable jobs and employment.
bP value present statistical difference between M and F using χ2 test.