Three methodological approaches to studying singlehood
As the number of single (unpartnered) individuals continues to rise, researchers across
various disciplines have started to pay more attention to single individuals' lives. Yet …
various disciplines have started to pay more attention to single individuals' lives. Yet …
Marital separation, reconciliation, and repartnering in later life
Objective The growth in gray divorce raises new questions about the marital dissolution
process experienced by older adults. Our goal was to assess patterns of reconciliation …
process experienced by older adults. Our goal was to assess patterns of reconciliation …
Social worlds of Appalachian women caregivers of older relatives living with dementia
Rationale Over 11 million people in the United States provide care for an older family
member with dementia, with this responsibility primarily falling on daughters and wives. In …
member with dementia, with this responsibility primarily falling on daughters and wives. In …
Re-considering re-partnering: new insights about gender and sexuality in the study of second union formation
A Ophir, D Boertien - Social Forces, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Past studies have established the existence of a persistent gender gap in re-partnering,
wherein women are less likely to re-partner than men in the general population. Existing …
wherein women are less likely to re-partner than men in the general population. Existing …
The Golden Bachelor: Age and Romance in Contemporary Reality Television
ABSTRACT The Golden Bachelor completed its first season in late 2023. Its companion
show, The Golden Bachelorette premiered in September of 2024. The reality dating …
show, The Golden Bachelorette premiered in September of 2024. The reality dating …
The elephant in the room? Considerations of politics among older adult daters
C Cotton, A Zamora Castro - Sociological Forum - Wiley Online Library
A sharply polarized political climate may increase the importance single adults place on
politics in partner selection. While the importance of politics in dating decisions is not …
politics in partner selection. While the importance of politics in dating decisions is not …