Reasons to Postpone Childbearing during Fertility Decline in Finland

We examined self-reported reasons to postpone childbearing during fertility decline in Finland 2010s and their associations with sociodemographic factors, as well social media use work-related attitudes. Using representative survey data from Finnish Family Barometers, the sample comprised participants aged 20–44 who did not plan having (more) children soon. Based on exploratory factor analysis, were grouped into uncertain life situation, lifestyle preferences, completed fertility. Regression analysis results indicate that more stable infrequent use, lower work-orientation related uncertainty, whereas being a woman, no children, frequent higher associated increased preferences. Uncertain situation preferences influence decisions independently of characteristics.