Abstract
Using data from the first wave of the Netherlands Kinship Panel Study (NKPS) for 1,451
men aged 40–59 we examine the impact of permanent childlessness. We extend on
previous work by focusing on partnership history as a possible explanation for differences
between childless men and fathers. Our results show that the impact of childlessness is
weaker than we had expected. Many initial differences between childless men and
fathers are attributable to differences in their partnership history. Nevertheless,
childless men differ from resident fathers regarding their community involvement,
their level of income and their satisfaction with life. Childless men differ from nonresident
fathers with respect to their income and work hours. Theoretical and societal
implications of our findings are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | European Sociological Review |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |