Citation
Guzzo, Karen Benjamin & Dorius, Cassandra (2016). Challenges in Measuring and Studying Multipartnered Fertility in American Survey Data. Population Research and Policy Review, 35(4), 553-579.Abstract
Multipartnered fertility (“MPF”) has become a major topic of interest in the United States due to potential negative linkages with parental, child, and family wellbeing. A first step in studying any newly emerging (or newly identified) social phenomenon is to properly define the issue and identify its prevalence. However, this is problematic in the case of MPF because most existing sources of data were not originally designed to study MPF. We examine the major data sources used to produce estimates of MPF in the United States, discussing the methodological issues that produce conflicting prevalence estimates and providing guidelines for producing comparable estimates. We also discuss important considerations for research seeking to link MPF and outcomes. Our recommendations will help researchers situate their findings in the broader literature and spur future research.URL
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11113-016-9398-9Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2016Journal Title
Population Research and Policy ReviewAuthor(s)
Guzzo, Karen BenjaminDorius, Cassandra