Used data from seven national surveys (N=7,994) for a descriptive study of the relationship of social and demographic variables to marital dissolution. Of the 10 correlates, the strongest were race, age at first marriage, and frequency of attendance of religious services. Socioeconomic variables were relatively weak correlates. (JAC)

Examined demographic, social, and economic characteristics of unmarried cohabiting partners among young adults. Never-married partners and ever-married partners differed from each other in level of education and economic situation and appeared to have different reasons for cohabitating. For many cohabitors, living together appeared to be a…

Examines the prevalence of cohabitation, trends in cohabitation between 1960 and 1990, and the conditions leading older persons to cohabit. Variables measuring individual characteristics, economic motivations, and the social context are used to predict cohabitation. Presents results, and discusses implications for the future as cohorts with…

Examined adult children's housework as reported by both parents and adult children in intergenerational households. Adult children reported doing substantial amounts of weekly housework, with parents reporting lower amounts, particularly for sons and for younger adult children. Adult children did more housework in one-parent than in two-parent…

Uses social bonding theory to address the connection between violent family heritage and violence or nonviolence in adult intimate relationships. Findings show that, despite violent family histories, men who develop strong attachments and who perceive negative sanction threats from significant others, are more prone to nonviolence with female…