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[Remarriage in the aged].

H P Heekerens1

  • 1Fachhochschule München, Fachbereich Sozialwesen.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|September 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Older adults remarry for companionship, with men remarrying more due to partner availability. Most late-life remarriages are successful, offering valuable insights into later-life relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Demography

Context:

  • Review of remarriage trends in individuals aged 60 and above.
  • Utilizes demographic data and empirical studies from Germany and Western industrial nations.
  • Focuses on the phenomenon of remarriage post-widowhood or divorce in later life.

Purpose:

  • To comprehensively review existing knowledge on remarriage in old age.
  • To analyze demographic factors influencing remarriage probability and patterns.
  • To explore motivations, influencing factors, and success rates of remarriage in later life.

Summary:

  • In 1984, over 8000 individuals aged 60+ remarried, with a remarriage probability of approximately 0.015 in Western countries.
  • Men exhibit a 5-6 times higher remarriage likelihood, attributed to sex distribution in the "remarriage market".
  • Key influencing factors include age, social status, ethnicity, religion, prior marital experience, and a primary motivation to avoid loneliness. Basic values in partner selection remain consistent, and remarriages are successful in approximately 75% of cases.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into the social and demographic dynamics of later-life relationships.
  • Informs policies and support systems for the elderly population.
  • Highlights the significance of companionship and social integration in old age.

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