Contrasts different types of voluntary childlessness. The major difference disclosed is with respect to family background factors. In addition to the early v later decision to remain childless, socialization patterns in the family of orientation differentiate the two types of voluntarily childless women. (Author)

Interviews regarding sex-role attitudes, sex-role behaviors, fertility, and fertility preferences were conducted with currently married women. Traditionalism of attitudes had a positive effect while relative performance of feminine tasks had a negative effect on total number of children wanted. (Author)