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Research Study on Views of Marriage I. INT

WOMEN'S VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AS A PRIORITY

The role of women in the United States has undergone a major transformation over the past four decades brought about by changes in their economic and social status. Women are less likely to marry than ever before, according to the findings of Rutgers University National Marriage Project (1999). Findings of the Census Bureau concur; according to the Census Bureau, Americans are postponing marriage. The decline of marriage as the number one priority of women may be due in large part to the greater amount of alternatives today's women have. Studies show that women are placing increased value on autonomy and focusing on ways to reach this goal (Berend, 2000, p. 935). Alternatively, studies have shown that this attitude may also be responsible for a decline in child and adult well-being. Understanding these trends begins with a comprehensive understanding of women's views of marriage.

Statement of the Problem & Study Purpose

The literature has reported that divorce is increasing and the prioritizing of marriage is declining. Consequences of this trend are noted and possible reasons are reported. Studies have tended to focus on a young population, ages 20 to 30, and research regarding women at different ages is lacking. Considering the important ramifications of the possible decline of the marriage institution, a study investigating whether this is a prominent view for a broader age range of women, is needed.

The purpose of this research study will be to empirically explore current views on marriage as a priority, for women ages 18 through 45.

Study Rationale & Research Questions

Though previous literature has made many attempts to determine current views on marriage, quantitative analysis demonstrating views of women of different ages is lacking. It is therefore reasonable to empirically investigate and attempt to quantitatively and qualitatively describe the views o...

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