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'''Baby fever''' is a strong sudden desire for someone to have their own [[child]]. This |
'''Baby fever''' is a strong sudden [[desire]] for someone to have their own [[child]]. This applies to many [[culture]]s and may differ depending on the person.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Emotional Regulation of Fertility Decision Making: What Is the Nature and Structure of "Baby Fever"?|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51572737|access-date=2021-03-18|website=ResearchGate|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last1=Rotkirch|first1=Anna|last2=Basten|first2=Stuart|last3=Väisänen|first3=Heini|last4=Jokela|first4=Markus|date=2011|title=Baby longing and men's reproductive motivation|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/41342814|journal=Vienna Yearbook of Population Research|volume=9|pages=283–306|doi=10.1553/populationyearbook2011s283|jstor=41342814|issn=1728-4414|doi-access=free}}</ref> |
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== Theories == |
== Theories == |
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=== Byproduct view === |
=== Byproduct view === |
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This theory predicts that people have basic drives ([[Libido|sex drive]] and nurturance instinct) that makes sure that [[reproduction]] occurs without the desire to have children per se. This view rejects baby fever as a side effect. Instead, this theory gives importance to [[sexual desire]] and desire for nurturance of a baby that resulted from the first desire.<ref name=":0" |
This theory predicts that people have basic drives ([[Libido|sex drive]] and nurturance instinct) that makes sure that [[reproduction]] occurs without the desire to have children per se. This view rejects baby fever as a side effect. Instead, this theory gives importance to [[sexual desire]] and desire for nurturance of a baby that resulted from the first desire.<ref name=":0" /> |
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This theory does not deny that [[reproduction]] is controlled by some people, but these are seen as results of deliberative choices that surpass the normal situation.<ref name=":0" /> |
This theory does not deny that [[reproduction]] is controlled by some people, but these are seen as results of deliberative choices that surpass the normal situation.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Other studies == |
== Other studies == |
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Baby fever in men is unrelated to educational and economic status, instead it is related to [[fertility]] intentions, [[marital status]], and number of lifetime unions.{{specify|date=March 2021}} Men's baby fever is important for proceptive behavior and preparation for fatherhood.<ref name=":1" |
Baby fever in men is unrelated to educational and economic status, instead it is related to [[fertility]] intentions, [[marital status]], and number of lifetime unions.{{specify|date=March 2021}} Men's baby fever is important for proceptive behavior and preparation for fatherhood.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Studies also showed that women's baby fever affects fertility greater than men's baby fever.<ref name=":1" /> |
Studies also showed that women's baby fever affects fertility greater than men's baby fever.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Baby fever is a strong sudden desire for someone to have their own child. This applies to many cultures and may differ depending on the person.[1][2]
Theories
Byproduct view
This theory predicts that people have basic drives (sex drive and nurturance instinct) that makes sure that reproduction occurs without the desire to have children per se. This view rejects baby fever as a side effect. Instead, this theory gives importance to sexual desire and desire for nurturance of a baby that resulted from the first desire.[1]
This theory does not deny that reproduction is controlled by some people, but these are seen as results of deliberative choices that surpass the normal situation.[1]
Strong Point
This theory is consistent with reproductive behaviors of almost all other plant and animal species, and a historical lineage that can be traced back to Malthus.[1]
This points out that if baby fever is indeed a real emotion, then it would be considered misplaced feelings of wanting to nurture a child, which may be brought about due to absence of a person's own baby.[1]
Weak Points[1]
Baby fever should not be present in males and females who did not have a child of their own.
Baby fever should center about wanting to nurture a child rather than wanting to have a child of his/her own.
An example of nurturance that is adaptive rather than misplaced, is associated with children of close kin.
Sociocultural view
This theory focuses on the socialization processes as origin of feelings that men and women have towards babies. The cultural socialization forces gender roles and norms on women.[1]
Examples of these are:[1] it is a woman's obligation to have children, that a woman will only be fulfilled if she has a child, and that it is her proper place to raise children.
This view states that societies that teach these beliefs convince women to have children. Meanwhile, societies that do not educate these beliefs or oppose them, convince women not to have children.[1]
Strong Points
This theory accommodates the variety of individual differences regarding baby fever, including emotions about sexuality and reproduction. The variations in culture may be used to explain why people prefer to have or not to have a child.[1]
Weak Points[1]
The acceptance of female gender roles affects the severity and frequency of baby fever. If people do not follow gender roles, baby fever and sex differences will lessen.
Adaptationist view
This theory states that baby fever is like an emotional signal telling a person's brain that it is the right time to have a child.[3]
When people are exposed to positive experiences with babies, such as babies smiling, people like the idea of having kids. Meanwhile, negative experiences (e.g., stinky and crying babies) tend to make people think the opposite.[3]
The trade-offs in having children were also considered in this view. Examples of these trade-offs are: less time, less freedom, and less money.[3]
Weak Points[1]
Sex differences are supposed to exist in the strength and occurrence of baby fever. This is because of the differences between female and male parental investment.
Gender role should not affect sex differences in baby fever because the emotions are believed to be from cognitive adaptations or hormonal underpinnings.
Baby fever is supposed to increase in certain situations that tells people that it is a good time to have a baby. These situations are: suitable partner, sufficient resources, prior children are not totally dependent, and being fertile or as fertility decreases with age.
Other studies
Baby fever in men is unrelated to educational and economic status, instead it is related to fertility intentions, marital status, and number of lifetime unions.[specify] Men's baby fever is important for proceptive behavior and preparation for fatherhood.[2]
Studies also showed that women's baby fever affects fertility greater than men's baby fever.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Emotional Regulation of Fertility Decision Making: What Is the Nature and Structure of "Baby Fever"?". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ a b c Rotkirch, Anna; Basten, Stuart; Väisänen, Heini; Jokela, Markus (2011). "Baby longing and men's reproductive motivation". Vienna Yearbook of Population Research. 9: 283–306. doi:10.1553/populationyearbook2011s283. ISSN 1728-4414. JSTOR 41342814.
- ^ a b c Rochman, Bonnie (2011-09-06). "'Baby Fever' Is a Real Emotion, and Men Get It Too". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2021-03-18.