Research Article

Demographic Transition and Family in Secularization

Volume: 12 Number: 24 December 15, 2025
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Demographic Transition and Family in Secularization

Abstract

Family demographic studies, which first began with systematic research on French families, continue today with increasing diversity. There are many economic, social, cultural and religious reasons for the decline in fertility. The research was prepared based on the literature review of the effect of religion on fertility. There are various theories to explain the decline in fertility. The research, focused on the explanations of fertility trends within the framework of the first and second demographic transition theories. Secularization emerged in western societies and has become a global phenomenon and it’s considered a process in which religion loses its institutional, social and individual importance. In this context, there are differences between countries according to the intensity of low fertility secular values. Among Christian religious groups, Protestants stand out with low fertility, while fertility is relatively lower in Jews and Muslim countries. The increase or decrease in fertility has been evaluated in different ways depending on the perspective of the researchers. According to some, low fertility is described as an indicator of development and an opportunity, on the other hand, it is encountered with descriptions such as a break from tradition, threat and crisis. In this study, the effect of religion/secularization on fertility has been revealed within the framework of various studies.

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It is declared that scientific and ethical principles have been followed while carrying out and writing this study and that all the sources used have been properly cited.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Sociology of Religion , Religious Studies (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 15, 2025

Submission Date

September 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 12 Number: 24

ISNAD
Bayer, Ali. “Sekülerleşme Sürecinde Demografik Geçiş Ve Aile”. Mütefekkir 12/24 (December 1, 2025): 527-546. https://doi.org/10.30523/mutefekkir.1788598.