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International Journal of
Population Studies Drivers of reproductive delay in the UK

Baby timing
This is the amount of time before the new baby arrives. You can think of this as either a first baby or another baby, whatever
fits with your situation most.
(C) University-educated men

Partner support
Partnership is implicit in this study, it does not matter if you do not have a partner in real life, this is about your potential
relationship stability, partner support, and readiness for children if you did have one. It also does not matter if this is a same-
sex or opposite-sex partner.

Employment
This depicts how supportive and flexible your job is and includes benefits such as a company car or good parental leave for
men. It could be your own business or an employer.

Home
This is about home ownership and having a good enough house to raise children.

Finances
This is a measure of how well you feel you can afford to grow your family.
Baby timing
This is the amount of time before the new baby arrives. You can think of this as either a first baby or another baby, whatever
fits with your situation most.
(D) Non-university-educated men
Partner support
Partnership is assumed in this study but it does not matter if you do not have a partner in real life. This is about the potential
of partner support and their caring for children. It does not matter if this is a same-sex or opposite-sex partner.
Location
This is how safe, green, and child-friendly your neighborhood is.

Housing
This is about having secure housing and a good enough home to raise children.
Finances
This is how well you can afford to buy things such as a car, clothes, or holidays for your family.

Baby timing
This is the amount of time before the new baby arrives. You can think of this as either a first baby or another baby, whatever
fits with your situation most.

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