The Importance of Motherhood and Fertility Intentions among U.S. Women

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  2015

• Venue

  Sociological Perspectives

• Publication date

  2015-03-01

• Fields of study

  Sociology, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1177/0731121414534393
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