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Contemporary Pronatalism in Demographic Context Participating journal: Population Research and Policy Review Call for Papers Low and declining birth rates across the world have consequences for countries’ population size and structure. Concerns over the potential economic effects of population aging have spurred many countries to engage in efforts to raise birth rates. At the same time, there is growing concern about the social and cultural causes and consequences of low birth rates. Pronatalism – an ideology based on the belief that birth rates are too low, and societies should work to raise them in the interest of economic productivity and cultural preservation – has re-emerged as an increasingly visible and powerful force across different settings. The dynamics of low fertility – such as fertility decline, postponement, and changing patterns of family formation – have been common topics in population science over the last 25 years, but pronatalism has received considerably less attention from the field. This Special Issue will provide an opportunity for population scientists to contribute to the conversations about pronatalism throughout the world. We welcome critical, theoretical, descriptive, and empirical submissions that explicitly focus on some aspect of pronatalism. Further research is needed on the evidentiary base upon which pronatalism rests; the social, political, and cultural inspirations and implications of pronatalism; and the support for, and effects of, pronatalist policies. Evaluation of alternative approaches (besides raising birth rates) for addressing changes in population size and composition is also warranted. Submissions that discuss the causes and consequences of low fertility but do not directly engage with pronatalism fall outside of the scope of this issue.

Very excited to announce that @srhayford.bsky.social, @lesja.bsky.social, and I will be guest-editing a special volume of @prpr-journal.bsky.social on "Contemporary Pronatalism in Demographic Context"! Submissions due March 1, 2026. link.springer.com/collections/...

Just one day left to register for the 2025 SDA conference in Lexington, Kentucky at the early bird rate! Registration fees increase after Sept 20. Registration includes both conference registration and annual membership dues. Click below to register: sda-demography.org/event-6214407

Not-Entirely-Southern Demographic Association: For the 2025 SDA meeting in Lexington, KY (October 15-17), abstracts were submitted by researchers from 24 states across the country! The preliminary program will be posted soon to the conference website: sda-demography.org/2025-Lexington

Population Research and Policy Review Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) provides a broad, interdisciplinary coverage of population research, and offers an up to date and solid basis of ...

The latest issue of #Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) is out now! Click the link below to view the articles in PRPR Volume 44, Issue 4. And be sure to follow PRPR on Bluesky @prpr-journal.bsky.social!
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Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) is now on Bluesky!

The official journal of @sda-demography.bsky.social, PRPR publishes research of interest to demographers, population scientists, and those working in adjacent fields.

Learn more at sda-demography.org/PRPR-journal.

Job Opportunities | Careers with the State of NC

Come work with us! Looking for demographic and economic data consultant to lead our State Data Center program. Job closes Sept. 2, 2025. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...

Did you present a paper on a demographic topic at the 2025 @asanews.bsky.social conference in Chicago? Consider submitting it to Population Research and Policy Review, the flagship journal of SDA!

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Text of the call for New Editor of the Journal of Family Issues

The Journal of Family Issues (JFI) is seeking a new Editor. This is a great chance to revitalize JFI and help it expand its reach. Please share widely! #familysociology #sociology #familydemography

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2025 SDA Abstract Submission Please complete the information below to submit your abstract for the 2025 annual meeting of the Southern Demographic Association. Multiple response forms can be submitted; please fill out one form pe...

The deadline for paper/poster/session submissions for the 2025 Southern Demographic Association meeting has been extended to Fri, August 1, at 11:59pm CT. Join us for the 2025 SDA meeting in Lexington, KY on October 15-17! Abstracts can be submitted here:
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SDA members elected two Board of Director members who will serve three-year terms from 2026-28: Andrew Taeho Kim (@atkim.bsky.social) is Assistant Professor of Sociology at @utknoxville.bsky.social. Yetty Shobo is Director of the Healthcare Workforce Data Center, Virginia Dept of Health Professions.

SDA President-Elect Xiuhong "Helen" You is Associate Director of the Texas Demographic Center
(@texasdemography.bsky.social) at @utsaroadrunners.bsky.social, where she leads the Population Estimates and Projections program. Her term as the 52th SDA President will begin in 2027.

SDA is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 SDA election. Congratulations to President-Elect Xiuhong "Helen" You (@utsaroadrunners.bsky.social) and new Board of Directors members Andrew Taeho Kim (@utknoxville.bsky.social) and Yetty Shobo (Virginia Department of Health Professions).

Five days left to submit your abstract(s) for the 2025 SDA Meeting in Lexington, KY (due Friday, July 25)! Check the meeting website for more info about the conference and for the link to submit your paper or poster abstract or to propose a session/panel: sda-demography.org/sys/website/...

2025 SDA Abstract Submission Please complete the information below to submit your abstract for the 2025 annual meeting of the Southern Demographic Association. Multiple response forms can be submitted; please fill out one form pe...

Two weeks left to submit your paper/poster/session idea for the 2025 Southern Demographic Association conference in Lexington, Kentucky (October 15-17). The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, July 15, at 11:59pm CT. Abstracts can be submitted here:
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Population Research and Policy Review Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) provides a broad, interdisciplinary coverage of population research, and offers an up to date and solid basis of ...

The latest issue of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) is out now! Click the link below to view the articles in PRPR Volume 44, Issue 3.
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2025 SDA Abstract Submission Please complete the information below to submit your abstract for the 2025 annual meeting of the Southern Demographic Association. Multiple response forms can be submitted; please fill out one form pe...

The link to submit an abstract or propose a session is here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1-qz...

📣 The SDA Call for Abstracts is now live! Join us for our 2025 meeting in Lexington, Kentucky on October 15-17.

💻 Deadline for abstract submission is July 25. To submit an abstract and register for the conference/hotel, click here: sda-demography.org/sys/website/...

2) Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR), published in association with SDA, is looking to add Associate Editors to our team. If interested, send a CV and list of areas of expertise to PRPR Co-editor David Warner (dwarner3@uab.edu).

Aside from running for elected positions, there are other ways for SDA members to get involved:

1) We are seeking a new Secretary/Treasurer. The three-yr term begins Jan 1, 2026. Members interested in the position should send a CV to SDA President Joseph Lariscy (jlariscy@tamu.edu) by Fri, June 27

The 2025 election for SDA President and Board of Directors is now open! SDA members: check your email inbox for a link to the ballot. The deadline for voting is July 15 at midnight CT.

SDA is searching for a Secretary/Treasurer. The position is for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2026. SDA members interested in the position should send a CV and cover letter to SDA President Joseph Lariscy (jlariscy@tamu.edu) by Friday, June 27.
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Population Research and Policy Review Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) provides a broad, interdisciplinary coverage of population research, and offers an up to date and solid basis of ...

The latest issue of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) is out! Click the link below to view the articles in PRPR Volume 44, Issue 2.
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RAND Postdoctoral Training Program in the Study of Aging The RAND Postdoctoral Training Program in the Study of Aging enables outstanding junior scholars in demographic and aging research to sharpen their analytic skills, learn to communicate research resul...

RAND's Postdoctoral Program in the Study of Aging is recruiting fellows! This program provides an opportunity for junior scholars in demographic and aging research to sharpen their research skills at @rand.org. Application deadline is May 23. Learn more: www.rand.org/well-being/s...

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Thanks to @popassocamerica.bsky.social for a successful #PAA2025! Looking for a PAA-like conference in the fall? Submit your work to the Southern #Demographic Association conference! We'll meet October 15-17, 2025 in Lexington, KY. Abstract submission portal opens in May. sda-demography.org

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*JOB OPENING*: Researcher in Reproductive #Demography

Dr. Josh Wilde is recruiting a Post-doc to join his ERC-funded SEXRATIO project at @oxforddemsci.bsky.social, focused on links b/t maternal stress & sex-biased conception & fetal loss. Deadline May 9 (noon UK time).
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Did you present a paper at the #PAA2025 conference? Submit it to Population Research and Policy Review, the flagship journal of the Southern Demographic Association!

Impact factor: 2.6
Median time to 1st decision: 20 days

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All four teams competing in the men’s Final Four are in the Southern census region!

Fertility Goals: Conceptualization, Measurement, and Impact for Science and Policy Organizers:  John Casterline, Sarah Hayford, Wendy Manning   Over the course of the twentieth century, fertility intentions, desires, preferences, and

YOU'RE INVITED: Fertility Goals: Conceptualization, Measurement, & Impact for Science and Policy

The Ohio Population Consortium is hosting 2 webinars on fertility desires, intentions, expectations, & measurement.

The first, "Conceptualization and Measurement of Fertility Goals" will be on 2/27/25

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Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR), published in affiliation with SDA, is looking to add Associate Editors to our team. See the call below. Spread the word. #Demography