1. Objectifs

Intentions :
« This presentation aims to draw a broad portrait of the demographic changes that affected Canadian families in the last quarter of the 20th century. These changes will be discussed in the context of the modifications that took place in the labor market, and in relation with the economic consequences they have for individuals and families. » (p. 21)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
« Our presentation borrows largely from the results of several studies we conducted earlier, and makes an extensive use of recent survey data collected by Statistics Canada. » (p. 21)

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

« This paper is divided into four sections. The first one briefly documents the decline of fertility and the rise of female labor force participation. The second focuses on the evolution of conjugal unions, and, more precisely, examines the rise of divorces and separations and the diversification of union types. The third and, by far, largest section aims to document the multiple changes that transformed family life, and points to the question of the stability of parent-child relationships in a context of high conjugal instability. Finally, the last section raises the issue of family time, i.e. the moments during which family members are available to spend time together, as dual employment and atypical working schedules have become pervasive. » (pp. 21-22)