Abstract Objective We assess Cherlin's deinstitutionalization of marriage thesis by
examining the meaning couples ascribe to their cohabiting unions, how this differs between …

Objective This study explored the associations among relational uncertainty, relational
turbulence, dyadic synchrony, and cohabitation status among newlyweds. Background …

Objective Empirically examine whether different economic theories of marriage formation
predict the transition from cohabitation to marriage differently across social classes …

Over the past few decades, marriage rates in the United States among African Americans
continue to decline, yet African American women continue to express a desire to be married …

Background Few studies have examined dissolution rates among cohabitating and married
couples, using prospective data. Objective The main aim was to examine trends in living …

Esta investigación estudia el rol que cumplen los/as hijos/as, en común y de relaciones
previas, en las trayectorias de unión en parejas convivientes de distinto sexo en Chile …

Despite the extensive literature on cohabitation, there is scant literature that explores
women's decisions to engage in cohabitation. Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour …

Findings: After reviewing literature, it was concluded that research studies provided a variety
of of conclusions, deeming the findings as inconsistent. Discussion: It is important for social …

Esta investigación estudia el rol que cumplen los/as hijos/as, en común y de relaciones
previas, en las trayectorias de unión en parejas convivientes de distinto sexo en Chile …

Abstract Young adults (18–35 years) are at the life transition stage, making career and
partner selection decisions. Their union formation is characterized by ambivalence and …