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Zero Population Growth, Inc.: a Second Study*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Larry D. Barnett
Larry D. Barnett
Affiliation:
University of Florida
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Summary

This paper reports the results of a sample survey of ZPG members undertaken in April 1971 to ascertain if any changes had occurred in membership attributes since the first survey in September 1970 and to investigate additional characteristics. Age, education, religion and student/ non-student status are considered in relation to length of membership of ZPG. Income, political activities, intended family size and opinions about ideal population size and population control are also examined, including attitudes towards vasectomy and abortion.

It is concluded that, among members of voluntary organizations, demographic factors such as age, education, religion and sex do not possess a causal relationship with social behaviour.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 6 , Issue 1 , January 1974 , pp. 1 - 22
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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