Early Marriage Among Women in Developing Countries

Author: Shusheela Singh, Renee Samara Publisher: The Allan Guttmacher Institute Publication: International Family Planning Perspectives Vol. 22, No. 4 Document Date:                  December 01, 1996 Category: Marriage > Marital Age Related Categories: Marriage > Marital Duration Marriage > Marital Satisfaction Marriage > Relational Stability   This study of marriage patterns in developing countries examines current patterns in marital age among women and the influence of socio-economic factors, such as women's educational and employment opportunities, on marital age.  Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link