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American household structure in transition.

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    U.S. households significantly increased, driven by diverse family structures like single-parent and cohabiting couples. Traditional married-couple households grew minimally, while nontraditional arrangements surged between 1960 and 1983.

    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Demographics
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • The period between 1960 and 1983 witnessed a substantial 58% rise in U.S. households.
    • This growth was predominantly fueled by an increase in nontraditional household types.
    • Traditional married-couple households with children saw minimal growth (4%), highlighting a significant demographic shift.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the changing landscape of U.S. household composition between 1960 and 1983.
    • To identify the specific growth rates of various household types, including one-parent, one-person, and cohabiting couples.
    • To examine the demographic characteristics of individuals within these evolving household structures.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of U.S. Census data from 1960 and 1983.
    Keywords:
    Age Distribution--changesAge FactorsAmericasComparative StudiesConsensual UnionCouplesDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesDivorceFamily And Household--changesFamily CharacteristicsFamily SizeFertilityHouseholds--changesIllegitimacyMarital Status--changesMarriage Patterns--changesMarriage PostponementMarriage--changesNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaNuptiality--changesOne Parent FamilyOne Person HouseholdPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPopulation Size--changesSex Distribution--changesSex FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsTime FactorsUnited StatesUnmarriedWomen's Status

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  • Comparative statistical analysis of household numbers and types.
  • Examination of demographic factors such as age, marital status, and parental status within households.

    • Main Results:

    • One-parent households increased by 175%, and one-person households by 173%.
    • Households of unmarried couples experienced the most significant rise at 331%.
    • By 1983, adults living alone constituted about a quarter of all households, with women over 45 being the predominant group.

    Conclusions:

    • The U.S. experienced a dramatic diversification of household structures from 1960 to 1983.
    • Nontraditional family arrangements, including single-parent and cohabiting households, became increasingly prevalent.
    • The living arrangements for children also shifted, with a decline in those living with two parents and a doubling for those with one parent.