Analysis of Factors Affecting Family Formation and Birthrate in Russia’s Population
- Authors: Guryanova M.P.1
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Affiliations:
- National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health of the Ministry of Health of Russia
- Issue: Vol 5, No 3 (2025)
- Pages: 8-24
- Section: Family and fertility
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2782-2303/article/view/356021
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.19181/demis.2025.5.3.1
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/BMVSGY
- ID: 356021
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Abstract
The aim of this article is to analyze the factors that negatively affect family formation and the birth rate. This study is based on a local socio-educational study in Borovsk, Kaluga Region, as well as the author's long-term observation of the development of family institutions during 30 years of research at the Institute for Social Pedagogy at the Russian Academy for Education. The article also examines the experience of social workers in working with families, particularly those with social disadvantages, in their local communities. Using socio-educational research methods, this article analyses the main reasons for negative trends in marriages and birthrates. It describes best practices for preserving adolescent reproductive health, assisting families in maintaining child health, which should be disseminated and promoted in all regions of Russia. This paper presents the innovative experience of a regional public organization, "Family Institute," which has successfully operated in Krasnoyarsk with government support. It also proposes relevant socio-educational measures to increase the number of marriages, strengthen the family institution, and raise the birthrate. The significance of this research lies in its thorough analysis of factors affecting family formation, identifying factors influencing demographic trends, and its practical focus on improving the situation.
About the authors
Marina P. Guryanova
National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health of the Ministry of Health of Russia
Author for correspondence.
Email: guryanowamp@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9066-6882
SPIN-code: 3447-1188
ResearcherId: 59242202000
Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Chief Researcher, Research Institute of Hygiene and Health Protection of Children and Adolescents Moscow, Russia
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