Promotes the contention that, in many instances, voluntary childlessness for married couples is an acceptable, and perhaps even a desirable, variant form of family life. Examines current trends in the incidence of childlessness and the impact of these trends on fertility rates. Presents alternative social policies. (EB)

This study indicates that a great majority of undergraduate college students are aware of the population crisis confronting them and are prepared to deal with it by limiting their families by using contraceptive techniques. (Author)

Research indicates an interest in family planning materials among new literates. (Author/EB)

The Vatican, because of its position on population growth, threatens the security of all nations. Catholic countries with right-wing dictatorships cannot confront the Vatican on family planning and survive. U.S. Catholics must confront the Vatican on this issue. American lay Catholics must break the American church away from the Vatican control.…

This study reviews and analyzes family planning legislation in seven countries of the Mediterranean region: Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, and Turkey. Part 1, a general review, specifically focuses on the role of religion in the development of family planning programs, laws with an indirect effect on family planning (minumum age…

Natural family planning (NFP) refers to techniques for planning or preventing pregnancy by observation of natural signs of fertility. In using natural family planning to avoid pregnancy, there is abstinence from sexual intercourse during the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle. Social values which are incorporated into the method include couples…

An analysis of the continuous decline in fertility in the United States since 1957 shows that it has been most pronounced and most rapid among those groups which previously had the highest fertility--blacks, American Indians, and Mexican Americans. Among urban whites, fertility decline has been heavily concentrated among those of low income. (EH)

Explores black attitudes toward population control. (SB)

A discussion of the role of media to teach underdeveloped nations about birth control methods. (HB)

Since 1969 the International Planned Parenthood Federation has worked with the government of Botswana in setting up family planning services. An evaluation of the family planning aspects of the program were carried out. This is a summary of three research studies and some general comments. Included is: (1) an introduction to Botswana and the…

This article continues a series on Native American sterilization, based on a conference of the National Council of Churches' Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO). Also included are an article and a report by the American Civil Liberties Union. (Author/RTS)

Women who dropped out of family planning clinic services in Maryland used contraceptives for a considerable time beyond their last visit. However, unplanned pregnancies occurred, suggesting that contraceptive use was either inconsistent or ineffective. Thus, education and counseling must be systematic and effective during the first clinic visit.…

Examined interrelationships between religion, religiosity, and religious education in determining the pacing of second births. Tested hypotheses using data from the 1973 National Survey of Family Growth. Results indicated that religiosity was more important in determining pacing of second births among Catholics and women who received sectarian…

Reviewed evidence concerning the psychological effects of vasectomy for American men. Surveys of postoperative sexual behavior and satisfaction and/or happiness were cited, as were data from studies employing clinical interviews and/or psychological tests. (Author/SB)