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Changing nuptiality patterns in contemporary Spain.

T Castro Martin

    Genus
    |January 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Marriage timing in Spain is shifting later, particularly for urban and highly educated women. This trend is occurring without an increase in cohabitation, indicating a significant change in nuptiality patterns.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Demography
    • Spanish Social Studies

    Background:

    • Nuptiality trends are evolving globally, influenced by socio-economic factors.
    • Understanding marital timing is crucial for demographic and social policy.
    • Spain has experienced significant social changes impacting family formation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze recent nuptiality trends in Spain.
    • To identify socio-demographic factors influencing marital timing.
    • To examine changes in marriage patterns over the last decade.

    Main Methods:

    • Event history analysis of retrospective marital histories.
    • Application of discrete hazard models.
    • Utilized data from the 1985 Spanish National Survey of Fertility.
    Keywords:
    Consensual UnionDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEconomic FactorsEducational Status--womenEuropeMarriageMarriage AgeMarriage PatternsMarriage PostponementMediterranean CountriesNuptialityPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusSouthern EuropeSpainTime FactorsUrban Population--women

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    Main Results:

    • A clear trend towards later marriage has emerged in Spain.
    • This marriage postponement is not accompanied by increased nonmarital cohabitation.
    • The trend is more pronounced among women in urban areas and those with higher education levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Spanish nuptiality is characterized by delayed marriage, especially among specific demographic groups.
    • The findings highlight evolving family formation dynamics in Spain.
    • Policy implications may relate to changing social norms and educational attainment.