Cohabitation, Marriage and Child Wellbeing: A Cross-National Perspective

Author: David Popenoe Publisher: The National Marriage Project, Rutgers Publication: Document Date:                  2008 Category: Family Transitions > Premarital Cohabitation Related Categories: Family Structure > Cohabitation/Common-Law Marriage Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Children Family Structure > Parental Marital Status Marriage > Benefits of Marriage Marriage > Domestic Partnership/Civil union Public Policy > Future of the Family   The author examines empirical data to chart the rapid rise of cohabitation across Western nations. He discusses the negative consequences for children and marriage, and concludes with policy recommendations. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link