The Impact of National Pride on Fertility Intentions: Focusing on South Korea and Japan

This study analyzes the relationship between fertility intentions and national pride among men and women of childbearing age in South Korea and Japan. It tests the hypothesis that higher national pride is associated with a greater intention to have children. Using data from the World Values Survey (WVS), the study conducts an empirical analysis to explore this relationship. The findings reveal that in Japan, national pride does not significantly influence fertility intentions, whereas in South Korea, there is a positive correlation between national pride and the intention to have children. These results suggest that political factors, such as national pride, should be considered when formulating and implementing policies aimed at increasing birth rates. The study provides insights into how fostering national pride could be an effective strategy for addressing the challenges of declining birth rates in South Korea. By analyzing the relationship between fertility intentions and national pride, this research offers implications for shaping future low birth rate policies and suggests that national pride might play a role in enhancing fertility intentions.