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Journal of Marriage and the Family
|November 3, 2022
Summary
Attending college can increase your chances of marrying a college graduate, even with some college education. However, a bachelor's degree offers a significant advantage in the marriage market.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Education
Background:
- Marriage trends are shifting, with delayed marriage and online dating becoming more prevalent.
- The role of educational institutions in shaping social networks and partner selection warrants further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the marriage market benefits for young adults with some college education but no degree.
- To assess the impact of college-educated social networks on partner choice.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing data from the National Longitudinal Study of Youth 1997.
- Incorporating newly collected postsecondary transcript data.
Main Results:
- Young adults with some college are more likely to marry college graduates, particularly if they attended a 4-year institution.
- Individuals with bachelor's degrees maintain a distinct advantage in the marriage market, irrespective of schooling duration.
Conclusions:
- Educational institutions play a role in facilitating partner selection.
- A college degree remains a valuable asset in the marriage market.
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