1. Objectifs

Intentions :
« [...] [T]o investigate the context of fertility decisions in Quebec between 1940 and 1970. » (p. 298)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
« The research involved not only interviews with men and women who had become parents at that time but also with physicians and priests who had helped to shape their behaviour. [...] Forty-five individuals were interviewed, for a total of 135 hours of material. » (p. 299)

Instruments :
Guide d’entretien

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

« The fertility transition occurred relatively later, and at a much slower pace, in Quebec than in most industrializing countries. Quantitative data can help to situate the general trends and the contributing factors. Qualitative data reveal the hostile context in which Catholic couples tried to fulfill their aspirations to have smaller families. They also show variability in the practices of clergy members. » (http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?sid=F00D37CF-B05E-4CF7-8E3B-0AB145D46C92&ttype=6&tid=11073, consulté le 12 juillet 2004)