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Table 8 Results of univariate analysis of factors (F-test, t-test and correlation analysis) for variables affecting fertility intentions at different age groups

From: Willingness to bear the first child among the Chinese childless population: a national survey study

Age group

Excluded variables

15–19

Occupational status, Education level, Whether you have pets at home, Living region, Marital status

20–24

Occupational status, Whether you have pets at home, Place of residence, Household register, Number of siblings, Education level (VIF > 5)

25–29

Media exposure, Intimate partner violence, Household register, Per capita monthly income of the household

30–34

Education level, Place of residence, Per capita monthly income of the household

35–39

Media exposure, Place of residence, Household register, Number of siblings, Education level

40–49

Media exposure, Perceived social support, Intimate partner violence, Education level, Living region, Place of residence, Household register, Number of siblings, Number of properties owned, Per capita monthly income of the household, Marital status, Whether you have pets at home