Dr. Hatam Hosseini

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Adjunct Professor / Faculty of Arts and Science - Psychology, Sociology and Child and Family Studies
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Full Professor of Demography, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University (BASU), Hamedan, Iran. My current research investigates the intersections of culture, policy, and reproductive choices in Iran, focusing on fertility preferences and behaviors, child marriage, and the role of medicalization in pro-natalist policies.
Education
BA, University of Tehran (1993)
MA, University of Tehran (1998)
PhD, University of Tehran (2008)
Research
Areas of Specialization:

​Social Demography, Population Analysis, Social Research

Research Interests:
  • Demography of Ethnic Groups
  • Fertility, Reproductive Health, and Family Planning
  • Population Policy
  • Marriage and Family Change
  • Critical Demography
  • Political Demography
  • Population Aging
  • Demography of Muslim Majority Countries
Publications

A) Books:

Hosseini, Hatam (forthcoming). Concepts, Methods and Practical Applications in Applied Demography [Translated into Persian]. Richard K. Thomas, Hamedan: Bu-Ali Sina University Press.

Hosseini, Hatam (2024). Fertility Transition in the Developing World [Translated into Persian]. John Bongaarts; Dennis Hodgson, Hamedan, Bu-Ali Sina University Press.

Hosseini, Hatam (2023). Global Political Demography: The Politics of Population Change [Translated into Persian]. Achim Goerres; Pieter Vanhuysse (2021, Eds.), Hamedan, Bu-Ali Sina University Press.

Hosseini, Hatam (2020). Applied Demography [in Persian]. Hamedan, Bu-Ali Sina University Press.

Hosseini, Hatam; Milad, Bagi (2019). A Practitioner’s Guide to State and Local Population Projections [Translated into Persian]. Stanley K. Smith; Jeff Tayman; and David A. Swanson Tehran, National Population Studies & Comprehensive Management Institute.

Hosseini, Hatam; Milad, Bagi (2017). Methods of Demographic Analysis [Translated into Persian]. Farhat Yusuf; Jo. M. Martins; and David A. Swanson Hamedan, Bu-Ali Sina University Press.

Hosseini, Hatam; Milad, Bagi (2015) Social Science Methods for Research on Sexual and Reproductive Health [Translated into Persian]. Martine Collumbien; Joanna Busza; John Cleland; and Oona Campbel, Tehran, Publications Nour-e- Elm

Hosseini, Hatam (2014). Socioeconomic Demography and Family Planning [in Persian]. Fifth Publication., Second Edition, Fourth Publication (2012)., Third Publication (2008)., First Edition, Second Publication (2004), First Publication (2002), Hamedan, Bu-Ali Sina University Press.

Hosseini, Hatam; Mohammad Torkashvand (2013). Application of Computer in Demography [in Persian]. Hamedan, Bu-Ali Sina University Press.

Hosseini, Hatam (2012) Demographic Methods: Exercises in Analytical and Applied Demography [in Persian]. Hamedan, Bu-Ali Sina University Press.

Hosseini, Hatam (2012). MortPak 4 (for Windows): The United Nations Software Package for Mortality Measurement [Translated into Persian]. United Nations Population Division (UNPD) Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Tehran, Jammeeshenasan Press.

Hosseini, Hatam (2009). Spectrum: Policy Modeling System [Translated into Persian]. John Stover; Sharon Kirmeyer; Laura Heaton; Ed Abel; Tehran, Jammeeshenasan Press.

Hosseini, Hatam (2006). DemProj: A Computer Program for Making Population Projection [Translated into Persian]. John Stover; Sharon Kirmeyer; Tehran, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Regional Center for Population Studies and Research in Asia and the Pacific (PSRC).

Hosseini, Hatam; Gholamreza, Kohansali (2006). Demographic Methods [Translated into Persian]. Andrew Hinde, Tehran, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Regional Center for Population Studies and Research in Asia and the Pacific (PSRC).

 

B) Articles in Refereed Journals:

Hosseini, Hatam; Milad, Bagi (forthcoming). The Rise of Liberal Attitudes Toward Abortion in Iran”. International Journal of Population Issues, 2(1): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.36312/ijpi.v2i1.1938.  

Hosseini, Hatam; Amir, Erfani; Shakiba, Jahangiri (2024). Reasons and Correlates of the Intention to Remain Childless in the City of Hamadan, Iran [in Persian]. Iranian Population Studies Journal, 8(1), 75-111. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22034/jips.2024.433402.1208.  

Moeini, Babak; Amir, Erfani; Majid, Barati; Amin, Doosti Irani; Hatam, Hosseini; Mokhtar, Soheylizad (2023). Development and Psychometric Properties of an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Questionnaire for Childbearing Intentions and Behaviors in Iran. Korean Journal of Family Medicine, 44: 109-116. https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.22.0066

Moeini, Babak; Amir, Erfani; Majid, Barati; Amin, Doosti Irani; Hatam, Hosseini; Mokhtar, Soheylizad (2022). Understanding the Rationales behind Childbearing: A Qualitative Study Based on Extended Theory of Planned Behavior. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, Vol 11. PP. 1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_849_21.

Hosseini, Hatam; Reza, Teimouri Arshad (2022). Policy Implications of Quality and Accuracy of Census and Vital Events Statistics [in Persian]. Journal of Population Association of Iran, 17(33): 7-49. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22034/jpai.2023.559598.1244.

Roshanaei, Mohammad Reza; Hossein, Mohagheghi; Hatam, Hosseini; Mosayeb, Yarmohamadi Vasel (2022). Comparison of Marital Conflict between Infertile, Fertilized by Artificial Insemination, and Naturally Fertile Couples [in Persian].  Journal of Population Association of Iran, 16(32): 241-273. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22034/JPAI.2022.556415.1237.

Hosseini, Hatam (2022). A Critical Review on the Book Population Aging and the Generational Economy: A Global Perspective [in Persian]. Critical Studies in Texts & Programs of Human Sciences, 22(1): 129-152. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30465/crtls.2021.36067.2220.

Hosseini, Hatam; Reza, Teimouri Arshad (2021). Women's Autonomy and Duration of Marriage Leading to Divorce among Selected Ethnic Groups in Iran [in Persian]. Iranian Population Studies Journal, 7(1): 67-94. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22034/jips.2021.290135.1113.

Bagi, Milad; Hatam, Hosseini (2021). Investigating Generational Differences in the Attitudes towards Divorce in Iran Using Multi-Level Modeling [in Persian]. Strategic Research on Social Problems in Iran, 10(34): 23-44. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22108/SRSPI.2021.132060.1764.

Hosseini, Hatam; Mohammad, Torkashvand Moradabadi; Atefeh, Azizi Shaker (2021). Estimation of Death Registration Coverage and Construction of Direct Life Tables for Iranian Provinces during 2011-2016 [in Persian]. Journal of Population Association of Iran, 15(30):75-105. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22034/jpai.2021.529530.1183.

Hosseini, Hatam; Mohammad, Torkashvand Moradabadi; Atefeh, Azizi Shaker (2020). Age Patterns of Mortality in the Provinces of Iran and their Adaptation to Standard Model Life Tables [in Persian]. Iranian Population Studies, 6(2):263-291. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22034/jips.2021.242149.1073.

Hosseini, Hatam; Reza, Teimouri Arshad (2019). Explaining the Durability of Marriage Leading to Divorce in Iran [in Persian]. Journal of Population Association of Iran, 14(27):115-153. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22034/jpai.2020.43641.

Hosseini, Hatam; Rasoul, Sadeghi; Ardeshir Rezaei (2019). Determinants of Delay Marriage among Girls in Iran [in Persian]. Journal of Community Development (Rural and Urban Communities), 11(1):147-172. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22059/jrd.2019.74459.

Erfani, Amir; Hatam, Hosseini; Marzieh, Nojomi (2019). Unintended Pregnancies in Hamedan, Iran: Levels and Determinants. Women and Health, 59(3):318-333. https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2018.1478360.

Erfani, Amir; Marzieh, Nojomi; Hatam, Hosseini (2018). Prolonged Birth Intervals in Hamedan, Iran: Variations and Determinants. Journal of Biosocial Science, 50(4):457-471, https://doi.org/1017/S0021932017000232.

Hosseini, Hatam; Zahra, Jalilian (2018). Gender Equality and Fertility Convergence in Muslim Majority Countries [in Persian]. Iranian Population Studies, 4(2):7-34. https://jips.nipr.ac.ir/article_102530.html.

Nasri, Sanaz; Hatam, Hosseini; Amir, Erfani (2018). Ethnic Differences in Demand for Long-acting and Permanent Contraceptive Methods in Urmia, Iran [in Persian]. Journal of Population Association of Iran, 11(22):83-117. DOI: 20.1001.1.1735000.1395.11.21.3.1.

Hosseini, Hatam; Amir, Erfani; Marzieh, Nojomi (2017). Factors Associated with the Incidence of Induced Abortion in Hamedan, Iran. Archives of Iranian Medicine, 20(5):282-287. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28510463/.

Hosseini, Hatam (2017). Controversial Situations and the Problem of Population Policy Making in Iran [in Persian]. Population Journal, 22(94-93):19-46. https://www.noormags.ir/view/fa/articlepage/1809406/

Norouzi, Fereshteh; Abbas, Askari Nodoushan; Hatam, Hosseini (2017). Comparative Study of the Determinants of Contraceptive Use in Urban and Rural Areas of Ilam District [in Persian]. Journal of Woman and Family Studies, 5(2): 193-220. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22051/jwfs.2017.5251

Hosseini, Hatam; Abbas, Askari Nodoushan; Nahid, Moradi (2016). A Comparative Study of Childbearing Desires of Shiia and Sunni’s Kurdish Women in Rural Areas Kamyaran [in Persian]. Journal of Women and Family Studies, 4(1):63-84. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22051/jwfs.2016.2340

Hosseini, Hatam; Milad, Bagi (2016). A Study on Kurdish Women’s Point of View toward Pattern of Consanguineous Marriage in Mahabad [in Persian]. Quarterly Journal of Women Studies Sociological and Psychological, 14(1):155-185. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22051/jwsps.2016.2336.

Hosseini, Hatam; Maryam, Geravand (2016). Explaining the Gap in Women's Behavior and Attitudes toward Pattern of Mate Selection in Kouhdasht [in Persian]. Journal of Applied Sociology, 27(1):113-128. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22108/jas.2016.20484.   

Askari Nodoushan, Abbas; Hatam, Hosseini; Hamed, Karimi (2015). A Comparative Study of the Determinants of Fertility Ideals among Employed and Unemployed Kurdish Women in Sanandaj [in Persian]. Quarterly Journal of Women Strategic Studies, 17(64):45-83. https://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.20082827.1394.17.67.3.2

Hosseini, Hatam; Amir, Erfani (2014). Ethnic Differences in the Attitudes and Practice of Consanguineous Marriage among Kurds and Turks in Uromiah District, Iran. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, XLV (3):389-403. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3138/jcfs.45.3.389

Hosseini, Hatam; Fatemeh, Torabi; Balal, Bagi (2014). Demand for Long-Acting and Permanent Contraceptive Methods among Kurdish Women in Mahabad, Iran. Journal of Biosocial Science, 46(6):772-785. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021932013000710

Hosseini, Hatam; Soleiman, Pakseresht; Mehdi, Rezaei; Maryam, Mehreganfar (2014). Qualitative Analysis of Childbearing Action of Arab Spouses in the City of Ahwaz [in Persian]. Journal of the Population Association of Iran, 9(17):139-166. DOI: https://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.1735000.1393.9.17.5.1.

Hosseini, Hatam (2014). Using Contraceptive Methods and Its Impact on Fertility Differential of Kurd and Turk Women in Orumieh District [in Persian]. Quarterly Journal of Population Studies, 1(2):67-88. https://jips.nipr.ac.ir/article_89216.html?lang=fa

Hosseini, Hatam; Balal, Bagi (2014). Socioeconomic, Cultural, and Demographic Determinants of Childbearing Desires among Married Women Attending Health Centers in Hamedan (2012) [in Persian]. Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (Behbood), 18(1):35-43. https://brieflands.com/articles/jkums-74273

Hosseini, Hatam; Balal, Bagi (2013). Culture and Childbearing: Study of Fertility Desires of Kurdish Women in the City of Mahabad [in Persian]. Journal of Women’s Strategic Studies, 15(58):121-161. https://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.20082827.1391.15.58.5.8

Hosseini, Hatam (2013). Comparative Study of Marital Structure of Kurd and Turk Women [in Persian]. Quarterly Journal of Specialized Social Sciences, Tenth Year, No. 36, PP. 61-80.

Hosseini, Hatam; Balal, Bagi (2013). Reasons behind Contraception Discontinuation and Switching among Married Women Aged 15-49 in Mahabad city (2012) [in Persian]. Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (Behbood), 17(9):572-581. https://ecc.isc.ac/showJournal/159/38848/626705

Hosseini, Hatam; Balal, Bagi (2013). Contraceptive Use among Married Kurdish Women in the City of Mahabad: A Discriminant Analysis of Affecting Factors [in Persian]. Iranian Journal of Sociology, 14(2):151-175. http://www.jsi-isa.ir/article_21066.html

Hosseini, Hatam; Maryam, Geravand (2013). Measurement of Factors Affecting the Gap of Women’s Behavior and Attitude toward Appropriate Age at Marriage in the City of Koohdasht [in Persian]. Women in Development and Politics, 11(1):101-118. https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2013.35482  

Pakseresht, Soleiman; Hatam, Hosseini, Mina, Inanlou (2013). A Thematic Analysis of Body Behaviors of Women and Girls in Tehran [in Persian]. Quarterly Journal of Cultural Studies and Communication, 8(28):147-169. https://www.jcsc.ir/article_15488.html

Hosseini, Qorban; Hatam, Hosseini (2013). Comparing Determinants of Fertility Behavior among Kurdish Women Living in Rural Areas of Ravansar and Gilangharb Cities [in Persian]. Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (Behbood), 17(5):316-324. https://brieflands.com/articles/jkums-77061  

Hosseini, Hatam; Balal, Bagi (2013). Women’s Autonomy and Fertility Ideals among Kurdish Women in the City of Mahabad [in Persian]. Women in Development and Politics, 10(4):57-78. https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2013.30575

Hosseini, Hatam (2013). Transition to Aging in Muslim Countries: Trends and Policy Implications [in Persian]. Quarterly of Population, No. 80, PP. 21-46. https://ecc.isc.ac/showJournal/1183/97401/1256038

Hosseini, Hatam; Balal, Bagi (2013). Demand for Using Contraceptive Methods among Kurdish Women in City of Mahabad in 2012 [in Persian]. Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (Behbood), 17(3):181-190. https://brieflands.com/articles/jkums-77110

Hosseini, Hatam; Balal, Bagi (2012). Population Changes, Challenges of Family Planning Program, and Implications of Population Policy Making in Iran [in Persian]. Journal of the Population Association of Iran, 6(12):102-121. https://www.magiran.com/paper/showpdf/aa77be09-28d6-4a07-9aff-23fad5e0836c?p=1468095&m=5409

Hosseini, Hatam; Amir, Erfani; Soleiman, Pakseresht; Balal, Bagi (2012). Unmet Need for Reproductive Health and its Determinants among Kurdish Women in Mahabad [in Persian]. Women’s Research Journal 10(2):65-86. https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2012.28688

Hosseini, Hatam (2011). Comparative Study of Fertility Transition and Population Ageing in Four Selected Countries in the Middle East and North Africa [in Persian]. Social Sciences Month Book, No. 42-43, PP. 84-97. https://lib.wrc.ir/scholar/view/1/9080

Hosseini, Hatam (2010). Ethnic Differences in Women's Marriage Behavior and their Attitude toward Marriage of Daughters in Uromiah District [in Persian]. Journal of Population Association of Iran, 5(9):7-28. https://www.sid.ir/paper/475115/fa

 

Refereed Technical Reports:

2014-2016:

Nojomi, Marzieh; Amir, Erfani; Hatam, Hosseini. “Determinants of unwanted pregnancy, induced abortion, and inequality in birth intervals among married women in the city of Hamedan, Iran.” Iran University of Medical Sciences: Tehran, Iran, 85 pages (Commissioned report)

2007-2008:

Abbasi-Shavazi, Mohammad Jalal; Hatam, Hosseini. “Fertility Differences of Kurd and Turk Ethnic Groups in Iran: Case Study of West Azerbaijan Province.” Institute for Social Research, University of Tehran (UT).

2003-2004:                                       

Hosseini, Hatam. Ethnicity and Fertility: Analysis of the Level and Fertility Behavior of Kurd and Turk Ethnic Groups and its Determinants in the Rural Area of Uromiah District.” The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Research and Study Center for Population in Asia & the Pacific (PSRC).

2000-2001:

Hosseini, Hatam. Industrial Development Studies of Azerbaijan Region: The Study of Demographic Characteristics of the Region and Projection of its Trend Changes to 2021.” The Ministry of Industries, Tehran, IRAN.

1996-1998:

Alizadeh, Mohammad; Hatam, Hosseini. The Study of Mutual Effects of Population Indexes and Variables on the Pattern of Second Development Program of Iran.” The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Regional Research and Study Center for Population in Asia & the Pacific (PSRC), and Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, Tehran, IRAN.