Career advancement and fertility intention among working women in Japan: a cross-sectional survey study
Job stability, job type, career motivation, confidence, and proactive health management are associated with fertility intention among working women in Japan. Women assured of career advancement may also be more inclined to plan for childbearing, highlighting the importance of workplace policies supporting career development and family planning.
Authors
- Masahiko Yazawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3907-5347)
- Mariko Nishikitani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5181-0263)
- Nao Ichihara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6902-2342)
- M. Hoshina
- Akio Kurokawa
- Masumi Okamoto
- Honami Yoshida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0266-9539)
Institutions
- Kyushu University (JP)
- Kyushu University Hospital (JP)
- Museum of Japanese Art Yamato Bunkakan (JP)
- Kanagawa University of Human Services (JP)
- The University of Osaka (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03996-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20