The urgent demographic situation has led to an acute awareness of the necessity of far-reaching decisions to strengthen the family and implement radical measures of family policy. Many experts are talking about the crisis of the institution of the family, about the loss of the importance of family values among a substantial portion of Russians,…

This report presents data on the timing of first sexual intercourse in relation to first marriage, and the timing of marital dissolution and remarriage among ever-married women in the United States. The findings in this report are based on preliminary data from the National Survey of Family Growth, Cycle III, a survey conducted periodically on…

This paper presents results of a survey of the marriage and fertility histories of women in the United States conducted in June 1990 by the Bureau of the Census as a supplement to the Current Population Survey. The marriage and fertility history surveys were taken in 1971, 1975, 1980, 1985, and 1990. This paper focuses on recent trends in…

Examines data on marriage, childbearing, divorce, educational attainment, and income level among young Blacks. Suggests that the phenomenon of early marriage among Blacks is widespread and merits more attention than it currently receives. (Author/MJL)

Presents an account of some important developments that concern the family in Sweden since the beginning of the 1960s. Interprets data from the Swedish fertility survey conducted by Statistics Sweden in 1981 and official statistics for later years. Contends that the young nonmarital cohabitation that has emerged should be seen as a phenomenon…

This report provides a graphic overview of recent trends in the lifestyles of Americans which suggest a movement away from "traditional" family living. The charts in this report with their limited commentary, summarize major trends and focus on families with children present. Data are also presented on other types of families, households, and…

This document contains the 35th annual summary of vital statistics prepared by the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics of the Minnesota Department of Health. The introduction contains technical notes on changes in the summary format, sources of data, data quality, geographic allocation, and definition of rates. Trends of the 1970s and the 1980s…

This annual summary of vital statistics from the state of Minnesota contains technical notes on changes in the summary format, sources of data, data quality, geographic allocation, and definition of rates. A total of 63 data tables and 13 figures are provided in the areas of: (1) an overview of 1986 vital statistics; (2) live births; (3) reported…

This report presents detailed information on the marital status and living arrangements of the noninstitutional population of the United States by age, sex, race, and Spanish origin. The text of this report compares the mid-decade census estimates based on the March, 1985 "Current Population Survey" with the survey data from 1980, 1970, and 1960.…

Notes that significant changes have occurred in recent times to the structure and dynamics of family life in Britain. Examines trends and issues related to marriage, cohabitation, fertility, extramarital births, divorce, one-parent families, remarriage and stepfamilies, children in families, employment, and the future of social policy in Britain.…

This statistical profile provides current demographic data for Washington State and is also broken down by counties, incorporated cities, and towns. Fifteen tables show population figures; components of population change; housing units by structure type; annexations, incorporations and municipal boundary changes; growth of households; estimates of…

This statistical profile provides current demographic data for Washington State and its counties, incorporated cities and towns. Seventeen tables show population by age and sex; population for counties, incorporated cities and towns, and the state; components of population change; a rank order of total persons in incorporated cities and towns;…

This report of the National Education Association gathers information from a variety of sources and studies giving special emphasis to families with children. Section I, Federal Policy Issues and the Family, includes a brief summary of the Carter administration's plans and activities and the following essays: Is Government Helping or Hurting…

Discusses the tradition of the Italian family and changes in family life since World War II. Examines socioeconomic differentiation and family forms; family structure and kinship networks; social policies and family solidarity; stability and family dissolution; and innovative processes in family life. Concludes that there is a profound change in…

Originally prepared by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, for the use of delegates and other participants in the 1980 White House Conference on Families, this chartbook provides a graphic overview of selected, recent family trends reflecting changes in Americans' personal lifesytles. Information and limited commentary are presented on family…