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Chart of the Month | 14.03.2018Large Families Have Become Rare

Over the past few decades, the proportion of women with three children or more has dropped continuously. This is the result of an investigation carried out by the BiB, in which the final numbers of children of women upon completion of their reproductive period were compared. more: Large Families Have Become Rare …

The bar chart illustrates the Women according to the number of children. (refer to: Large Families Have Become Rare)

Chart of the Month | 15.02.2018How Tiger and Dragon Influence Reproductive Behaviour

In some parts of Asia, Chinese astrology with its twelve signs of the zodiac has a strong impact on the reproductive behaviour. Indicators of this are noticeable fluctuations in the annual numbers of live births. more: How Tiger and Dragon Influence Reproductive Behaviour …

The picture shows a bar chart which illustrates the deviation of birth rates in Taiwan compared to the 12-year average. (refer to: How Tiger and Dragon Influence Reproductive Behaviour)

New Book | 31.01.2018Comparison of the Demographic Situations in Korea and Germany in the Light of Reunification

Is the demographic experience in Germany after reunification suitable to serve as a model for the situation in Korea in the event of reunification? This question is the central issue of the book.
more: Comparison of the Demographic Situations in Korea and Germany in the Light of Reunification …

Cover “Demographics of Korea and Germany” (refer to: Comparison of the Demographic Situations in Korea and Germany in the Light of Reunification)

Succesful Habilitation | 18.01.2018Succesful Habilitation in Sociology by Dr. Heiko Rüger at Mainz University

In his habilitation thesis, the BiB scientist analyses the connection of job-related spatial mobility with family, career and quality of life. In an interview, he comments on key findings of his research. more: Succesful Habilitation in Sociology by Dr. Heiko Rüger at Mainz University …

Prof. Dr. Heiko Rüger (refer to: Succesful Habilitation in Sociology by Dr. Heiko Rüger at Mainz University)

BiB Data and Technical Report 3/2017 | 21.12.2017Methodology Report on the Second Wave of the TOP Study

The second wave of TOP focuses on the transitions to retirement, the realisation of activity intentions, particularly on the labour market, as part of a multi-stage model of action as well as on the changes in the potentials of older adults over the course of time. more: Methodology Report on the Second Wave of the TOP Study …

Logo of the research project “Transitions and Old Age Potential” (refer to: Methodology Report on the Second Wave of the TOP Study)

Chart of the Month | 20.12.2017One in Four Newborns Has a Mother Aged 35 or Older

191,345 children were born in Germany in 2015, whose mothers were 35 years of age or older. This corresponds to a share of 25.9 percent of all live births according to a recent calculation at the BiB. more: One in Four Newborns Has a Mother Aged 35 or Older …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: One in Four Newborns Has a Mother Aged 35 or Older)

BiB Working Paper 3/2017 | 19.12.2017The Changing Nature of (Un-)Retirement in Germany

This paper reviews the current state of research, provides an overview of basic concepts and advances the discourse on the transition to retirement and the potential of older people in Germany. more: The Changing Nature of (Un-)Retirement in Germany …

Logo of the research project “Transitions and Old Age Potential” (refer to: The Changing Nature of (Un-)Retirement in Germany)

New Book | 18.12.2017Managing Expatriates: Success Factors in Private and Public Domains

The latest volume of the Series on Population Studies published by the BiB provides in-depth examinations of a variety of individual, social, and environmental factors that contribute to the success of expatriate employees. more: Managing Expatriates: Success Factors in Private and Public Domains …

Authors of the book “Managing Expatriates” (refer to: Managing Expatriates: Success Factors in Private and Public Domains) | Source: BiB

Chart of the Month | 29.11.2017Stress Caused by Commuting: Driving Annoys the City Dwellers, while Public Transportation Stresses in the Countryside

How much stress commuters undergo on their way to work every day depends to a large extent on the means of transport and the place of residence. more: Stress Caused by Commuting: Driving Annoys the City Dwellers, while Public Transportation Stresses in the Countryside …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Stress Caused by Commuting: Driving Annoys the City Dwellers, while Public Transportation Stresses in the Countryside)

Chart of the Month | 25.10.2017In Germany One in Four Belongs to the Protestant Church

Approximately 22 million people in Germany belong to the Protestant Church. This corresponds to about 27% of the total population. This makes the Protestant Church about as large as the Catholic Church with slightly more than 23 million members (28%). more: In Germany One in Four Belongs to the Protestant Church …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: In Germany One in Four Belongs to the Protestant Church)

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