THIS STUDY WILL ASSESS THE LONG-TERM
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF REMAINING
CHILDLESS OR HAVING ONLY ONE CHILD FOR COUPLES' EXPERIENCED QUALITY
OF LIFE ESPECIALLY DURING MID-LIFE (AGES 35-54), USING (A) 1973
NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH (NSFC) AND 1971 AND 1975 CURRENT
POPULATION SURVERYS (CPS); AND (B) DISCUSSIONS WITH 60 COUPLES TO
COMPARE PARENTS AND NON-PARENTS; AND PARENTS OF AN ONLY CHILD AND
PARENTS OF MORE THA
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.