ABSTRACT
Indirect fertility variables operate by influencing exposure to the risk of pregnancy. The Philippines is in the midst of a massive cycle of socioeconomic and cultural change. Women are swept up in this metamorphosis, and many of the indirect fertility determinants are themselves affected. Advancement of the average level of education has had an impact on both marital fertility and total fertility. Compared with employment, education certainly must be considered the stronger of the several indirect fertility determinants. John Bongaarts describes the attributes as “indirect fertility determinants." They operate upon reproductive outcomes by influencing decisions to marry, to live with or away from spouse, and to accept or reject family planning. Advancement of the average level of education has had an impact on both marital fertility and total fertility. Compared with employment, education certainly must be considered the stronger of the two indirect fertility determinants.
