Exam 8: Coupling: From Singlehood to Marriage

In his typology, Peter Stein states that there are four categories of singles. Among this category are singles who want to be married and who are actively seeking a marriage mate. This group of singles includes people who have never married, as well as those who were previously married and are now divorced or widowed.

Polygamy is illegal everywhere in the United States except Utah.

Young, unmarried men and women are typically well educated and have high-status careers and jobs.

Every state requires couples intending to marry to receive a ________, a document issued by a town, county, state or similar authority, allowing the marriage to occur at least one month prior to their nuptials.

The legal age of marriage is ________ in the United States.

In order to better understand marriage as a social institution, Browning outlines five specific social dimensions of marriage. Name them and provide brief descriptions of each.

According to Qian, how does educational attainment factor in with regards to individuals who intermarry?

Levitt found that when (not if) relational expectancies are tested, one of three outcomes will occur. When this particular outcome happens, the highest levels of marital satisfaction are reached.

Married people are generally healthier than non-married individuals.

"If I choose to marry, what will my priorities be? Perhaps companionship or friendship? Do I anticipate a marriage with children? A marriage partner who shares my dreams and life goals? And a marriage that is united in purpose and direction?" Questions such as these are examples of ________, key factors in marital satisfaction and longevity.

Although it used to be the case, states no longer require medical tests for legal marriages.

Give an example of instrumental support in marriage, in which husband and wife both boost the well-being, productivity, and career of their spouse.

An ________ couple is one in which the partners are of different races.

Determining who takes on which household responsibilities is an important negotiation that should take place early in the marriage. According to Anderson and Sabatelli (2003), this issue boils down to three primary factors. What are they?

Discuss the economic benefits of marriage.

These were developed by Flowers and his colleagues in an effort to better understand the correlation between premarital relationships and subsequent marital outcomes (and in order to assess premarital relationship quality).

What is an "urban tribe?"

What is a heterogamous interpersonal relationship?

About 4.1 percent of U.S adults identify as a sexual minority (gay, lesbian, or bisexual).

Why is singlehood increasing in America?