Conservative social attitudes are linked to having more children across 72 countries, with stronger effects among women. “Conservatism” is used in a broad sense to refer to right-wing ideology, religiousness, lower support for gender equality, and preference for religiousness in romantic partners.

Conservative social attitudes are linked to having more children across 72 countries, with stronger effects among women. “Conservatism” is used in a broad sense to refer to right-wing ideology, religiousness, lower support for gender equality, and preference for religiousness in romantic partners.