Factors

Number (n)

Percentage (%)

Reasons for preference

For gender balance in the family

171

37.7

For inheritance

129

28.5

To satisfy my husband

80

17.7

To consolidate my marriage

62

13.7

Others

11

2.4

Reasons for choice of no. of preferred sex

I prefer a small family

221

48.8

To care for me in my old age

116

25.6

I prefer a large family

41

9.1

To satisfy my husband

28

6.2

In case of death

24

5.3

Others

23

5.0

Factors that influenced preferences

Religion

147

32.5

Culture/Tradition

35

7.7

socioeconomic

135

29.8

Personal

136

30.0

Total

453

100.0