The life span between the mid-twenties and the late thirties is characterised by multiple demands. In recent years, the expression "rush hour of life" has been used to describe periods of time when conflicting demands are felt most acutely, in particular related to family formation and...

The life span between the mid-twenties and the late thirties is characterised by multiple demands. In recent years, the expression 'rush hour of life' has been used to describe periods of time when conflicting demands are felt most acutely, in particular related to family formation and fertility.

The study of fertility intentions has gained importance in the literature during the last decades. Nevertheless, research focussing on their realisation is still scarce due to limited availability of longitudinal data. Although a bulk of existing studies demonstrated regional variation and...