Marriage and Cohabitation in the U.S.

marriage

has dropped among 18-44 year olds

is no longer the default pathway to adulthood - especially for younger adults

cohabitation

since the rate of marriage has dropped, what has risen?

18-29 year olds and non-religious adults

what groups say its acceptable to live together without plans to marry?

white evangelicals, black protestants, and white non-evangelical protestants

what groups do not think its acceptable to live together without plans to marry?

love, companionship, finances, and convenience

why do people cohabitate?

love, companionship, formal commitment, and cited finances

why do people marry?

married adults

who is more likely to say relationship is going very well and are more trusting in faithfulness, communication, money management, and parenting

college-educated cohabiters

among cohabiters that are not engaged, who is more likely to see it as a step toward marriage?

less-educated adults

among cohabiters that are not engaged, who is less likely to see it as a step toward marriage?

finances, career stage, and commitment

what factors get in the way of marriage?

democrats

between democrats and republicans, who is more likely to support cohabiting couples that parent?

marriage

our social and legal systems still privilege _____ but public opinion is shifting

career

out of marriage, career, or romantic relationship, what is seen as “essential” today?

cohabitation

what is now more common among US adults ages 18-44?

married adults

who reports higher satisfaction and trust in their relationships, according to the article?

financial instability

what is the major reason many cohabiting adults delay marriage?

false

true or false: most americans say being married is essential to living a fulfilling life

white evangelical protestants

which group is most likely to say society is better off if long-term couples eventually marry?

making a formal commitment

what is a top reason married people give for deciding to marry?

generally supportive

how do most americans feel about giving unmarried couples the same legal rights as married couples?

financial reasons

which reason is more common among cohabiting adults than married adults for moving in together

having a job or career they enjoy

what do most americans say is more essential to a fulfilling life than marriage