Commitment and the changing sequence of cohabitation, childbearing and marriage: insights from qualitative research in the UK

Background: In the United Kingdom, standard, traditional sequences of family events have been replaced by a de-standardized life course; marriage is postponed and no longer necessary for childbearing; unmarried cohabitation has increased. New sequencing raises questions about the meaning of cohabi...

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Main Authors: Berrington, Ann (Author), Perelli-Harris, Brienna (Author), Trevena, Paulina (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2015-08-25.
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