Models of Reproductive Behavior in an Urban Family: Generational Conflict of Values

Based on the materials of a sociological study conducted in March – October 2021, main reasons for changes reproductive attitudes urban families are considered, models behavior analyzed: "deferred parenthood", "responsible Childfree, which shared by majority modern youth. The source empirical data was an online survey students. sample consisted 2,439 In addition, telephone conducted, attended 600 representatives different ages Yekaterinburg. young citizens have been revealed, conflict with traditional ideas older generations about preferred age marriage and birth first child. Our research suggests that people transformed from value-rational model to goal-oriented one. Purposeful is phenomenon life strategies people. Such presupposes freedom individual choice: conscious decision children or refuse procreate. At same time, younger generation does not reject scenarios matrimonial generations, supports "pro-family" values. authors believe it makes sense this value take into account as "subtle tuning tool" shaping policy stimulating fertility.