Volume 23 - Article 10 | Pages 257-292
A review of the antecedents of union dissolution
| Date received: | 08 Oct 2009 |
| Date published: | 03 Aug 2010 |
| Word count: | 7100 |
| Keywords: | antecedents, determinants, dissolution, divorce, Europe, review, separation, union dissolution |
| DOI: | 10.4054/DemRes.2010.23.10 |
Abstract
The question of what factors contribute to the stability of coresidential partnerships has attracted the attention of many social scientists. This study summarizes recent research on the determinants of union dissolution within a set of substantive themes. Special emphasis is placed on the past two decades of research. European as well as American contributions are considered.
Author's Affiliation
Torkild Lyngstad - University of Oslo, Norway
Marika Jalovaara - University of Turku, Finland
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