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Peer reviewedNewcomb, Paul R. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1979
Surveys empirical research with regard to cohabitation. The major consequences of cohabitation are identified for five groups: (1) never-married cohabiting couples; (2) children of cohabitants; (3) society; (4) previously married cohabitating couples; and (5) elderly cohabitants. Current legal trends are also discussed and recommendations for…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Children, Family (Sociological Unit), Legal Problems
