In recent years, marriage patterns in the U.S. have changed dramatically, with adults spending more time unmarried, and … marriage patterns, this report examines teens’ attitudes, expectations, and experiences associated with romantic relationships … and marriage, and explores typical relationship pathways as they move into adulthood. Teens’ attitudes toward marriage are …

There is broad consensus that family structure is inextricably linked with poverty and the well-being of children. This … paper reviews the connections between poverty, family structure, and child well-being; explains the rationale for a new … policy strategy focused on intervening more directly at the level of family structure, and describes several major federal …

recent policy debates related to welfare and marriage. The study found that marriage is relatively rare for TANF recipients … to family income. However, the marital breakup rate was more than double the rate for marriages nationally, suggesting … that the economic benefits of marriage may be short-lived. …

In recent years, marriage patterns in the U.S. have changed dramatically, with adults spending more time unmarried, and … marriage patterns, this report examines teens’ attitudes, expectations, and experiences associated with romantic relationships … and marriage, and explores typical relationship pathways as they move into adulthood. Teens’ attitudes toward marriage are …

key target of marriage and health coverage initiatives. Drawing on nationally representative data from the Current …

employment and earnings has positive effects on the likelihood of marriage for women, but has no significant effect for men. …This report explores the effects of employment and earnings on the likelihood of marriage for young economically … disadvantaged men and women. The study exploits the change in employment resulting from random assignment to the Job Corps program …