Show Notes
We're kicking off Season 9 of the podcast with a conversation with researcher and clinical psychologist, Dr. Imogene Smith, discussing her studies on men who choose to be childfree.
Hear about: How many men are choosing not to have kids — and the commonalities between those who choose this path.
Why even the men who say they definitely don't want kids, leave a little room for doubt.
The lack of communication between the men Imogene interviewed and their partners, about these men's desires not to have children.
The reasons childfree men choose not to have kids — and the societal stereotypes and pressures they face. Plus, additional insights on the men who become fathers. (2:12) Meet Imogene and her research about childfree by choice men; (10:31) Survey of childfree men; (21:09) Partnership & the childfree decision; (33:47) Pressure & push-back for not wanting children; (48:07) Masculinity and the Kids or Childfree decision; (51:13) Longevity and aging for childfree men; (59:16) Men who defer to their female partner for the decision to have kids About Imogene:
Dr. Imogene Smith is a Clinical Psychologist, lecturer, and researcher based in Australia. Her research has explored the experiences of men who choose to be childfree, the social pressures surrounding reproductive decisions, and men's experiences of becoming fathers. She currently works as both an academic and practicing psychologist in Australia. Her research has attracted national media attention, with appearances across ABC Radio, newspapers, blogs and television - SBS, and Channel 9 - discussing childfree identities, parenthood, and men's mental health.
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Find Dr. Imogene Smith on LinkedIn.
The publications her work appears in can be found here.
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