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Fertility and Childbearing Plans in Ukraine: War and Post-Wartime Expectations

Iryna Kurylo — 2025-11-15

The paper investigates fertility and childbearing plans in Ukraine, contributing to knowledge on reproductive behaviour during wartime. Ukraine experienced a fertility increase from 2002 to 2012, followed by a steady decline after 2014 that accelerated dramatically with the 2022 Russian full-scale invasion. The ongoing war and resulting data fragmentation present significant challenges for the fertility study. The data from the wartime survey show a widespread postponement of parenthood, often indefinitely or at least until the war's end. We analyse survey data using logit and multinomial regression models to understand the socio-demographic determinants of childbearing intentions in this volatile context. Our regression analyses identified age, sex, current parental status, employment, and education as key predictors. Specifically, the models reveal that being younger, male, employed, and having a tertiary education are associated with a higher likelihood of intention to have a child. A crucial finding from the multinomial logit model is the substantial decline in the likelihood of planning children (both in the near and distant future) among those who already have children relative to childless respondents. Considering these results alongside Ukraine's pre-existing low fertility, a significant compensatory boom after the war appears unlikely. The findings underscore the war's profound and potentially lasting impact on Ukraine's demographic future.

Voluntary Membership and Life Satisfaction in MENA: Empirical Findings From Egypt, Tunisia, and Türki̇ye

Hilal Ceylan — 2025-11-15

Research on the voluntary sector increasingly examines how individual involvement in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) contributes to subjective well-being. While the societal benefits of NGO participation are well-documented, its potential to enhance life satisfaction at the individual level remains underexplored in the Middle Eastern context. This comparative study aims to fill this gap by examining the association between active membership in NGOs and life satisfaction in Egypt, Tunisia, and Türkiye, using data from the seventh wave of the World Values Survey (WVS). Binary logistic regression results show that active membership in NGOs is positively associated with life satisfaction in all three countries.

Evaluation of Subjective Well-Being and Quality of Life According to School Administrators Within the Scope of Sustainable Development Goals in Education

Atilla Bulancak — 2025-11-15

This qualitative study examines how school administrators evaluate subjective well-being and quality of life within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in education. Drawing upon data collected through semi-structured interviews with twenty administrators, the study explores school-based strategies, challenges, and policy practices related to promoting students’ physical and mental well-being. Thematic analysis revealed four major themes: (1) integration of SDGs into school culture, (2) strategies to enhance student well-being, (3) structural and socio-economic barriers, and (4) recommendations for sustainable educational practices. Findings emphasize the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration, particularly with families and the provision of psychological support, effective time management, and strategic leadership by school administrators. The study contributes to the understanding of how school management can operationalize global sustainability goals at the local level to foster equitable, healthy, and inclusive school environments.