This report explores the effects of employment and earnings on the likelihood of marriage for young economically … to identify the effect of employment on the likelihood of marriage. The key finding of this study is that an increase in … 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 … to identify the effect of employment on the likelihood of marriage. The key finding of this study is that an increase in … employment and earnings has positive effects on the likelihood of marriage for women, but has no significant effect for men. …

also increasingly accepting of cohabitation before marriage and report wanting to wait until later in life to marry. …In recent years, marriage patterns in the U.S. have changed dramatically, with adults spending more time unmarried, and … cohabitation and nonmarital childbearing becoming increasingly common. To examine these potential precursors of changes in adult …

recent policy debates related to welfare and marriage. The study found that marriage is relatively rare for TANF recipients … that the economic benefits of marriage may be short-lived. …

the Building Strong Families (BSF) project, the centerpiece of a broader policy strategy to support healthy marriage, is … relationships and fulfill their aspirations for a healthy marriage if they choose to wed. This report documents early lessons from … 2006. The report shows that unwed parents in the program are interested in marriage education programs that will help them …

also increasingly accepting of cohabitation before marriage and report wanting to wait until later in life to marry. …In recent years, marriage patterns in the U.S. have changed dramatically, with adults spending more time unmarried, and … cohabitation and nonmarital childbearing becoming increasingly common. To examine these potential precursors of changes in adult …

-level statistical information that policymakers and marriage program operators can use to assess the characteristics and needs of their … and implementation of healthy marriage programs. …