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[Diversity of couple relationships]
Maandstatistiek Van De Bevolking (Hague, Netherlands : 1982)
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Pre-marital cohabitation significantly impacts marital outcomes. Women who lived together before marriage differ remarkably from those who didn't, affecting relationship views, motives, and stability.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Family Studies
Background:
- Cohabitation before marriage is increasingly common.
- Understanding its impact on marital dynamics is crucial for family sociology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine differences between married women with and without prior cohabitation, and cohabiting women.
- To identify variations in relationship opinions, marriage motives, and behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the Netherlands Family and Fertility Survey 1993 data.
- Comparative study of three distinct groups: pre-maritally cohabiting married women, non-cohabiting married women, and cohabiting women.
Main Results:
- Significant differences observed in opinions on relationships and separations.
- Variations noted in motives for marriage, union stability, and labor force participation.
- Distinctions also found in individual and couple characteristics like number of children and religion.
Conclusions:
- Pre-marital cohabitation is associated with distinct characteristics and outcomes compared to non-cohabiting marriages.
- The decision to cohabit prior to marriage influences various aspects of married life and individual circumstances.
Keywords:
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