Demographic approaches to the family behaviour

Abstract

Recently, the traditional model of the family behaviour in Slovakia is changing. The model of the early nuptiality is changing, and increasingly more signs are indicating the transition to the late marriage model. Recently, several divorce rates have shown a slight increase. The abortion rate lies in sudden fall of interruptions within recent 15 years. Analyses of the mentioned processes have shown a certain spatial differentiation of the family behaviour. There are actual regional types of the family behaviour. North and eastern part of Slovakia is characterized by the traditional, more conservative type of the family behaviour. South-west and south Slovakia are characterized by the liberal family behaviour