Sources of marital power are examined and are found to affect the power distribution. Data points to the conclusion that the differences in marital power are not due to individual resources or personal competence of the partners, but to the discrimination against women in the larger society. (Author)

It was found that the going-together couples held traditional orientations toward each other with commitment to marriage forming a strong part of this orientation. The effects on marriage rates for living-together couples were seen to depend upon which of the partner's positions prevailed. (Author)

A comparison of 135 full-time female faculty members with 135 full-time female clinical practitioners in occupational therapy identified significant differences in median age, marital status, type of basic professional education, and level of education. (Author)

The increase of divorce and sexuality outside marriage has challenged the traditional institution of marriage. Fifteen experts offer provocative suggestions of what might replace it, including, possibly, polyandry, student marriages, polygamy, and group sex. (Author/CJ)

Focusing on preadolescence to late-adolescence, this research examines how "early" exit from the student role and "early" entry into the adult role reflect factors operating prior to adolescence. Only leaving school early appears to be related to preadolescent career decisions and academic performance in high school. (Author/BW)

Examined seasonal migration in a sample of northeastern older adults (N=1279). Seasonal migrants were more likely married, retired, and reported higher levels of income and education. Most migrated to destinations in the southeast because of better climate and recreational opportunities. (Author/JAC)

College students were to read applications and give their judgements regarding the competence of female and male job applicants, who were described as either married, never married, widowed, or divorced. Neither the sex nor the marital status of the applicant had a strong or consistent effect on the subjects' evaluations. (AOS)

Examined whether resume determinateness (lack of ambiguity) is related to positive employer evaluations. Male and female personnel professionals rated resumes in which sex, age, marital status, and academic achievement information were varied. Ambiguous information did not consistently distort evaluation. (RC)

Compared studies predicting outcomes of psychotherapy. Level of prediction success in both projects was modest. Particularly for the rated benefits score, the profile of variables showed similar levels of success between the projects. Successful predictions were based on adequacy of personality functioning, match on marital status, and length of…

Discusses the single-living phenomenon, particularly in a large urban setting, and explores the realities of this life-style by examining attitudes and behaviors of a sample of single adults regarding relationships, sexuality, marriage, and children. Concludes with a discussion of implications for counseling the single client. (Author)

Investigates the differential adjustment of men and women during the process of marital separation. Prior to separation, women reported significantly more severe psychological symptoms. During the early postseparation period, men reported significantly more severe symptoms. A brief self-report measure of psychopathology is described. (Author)

A study of Canadian families showed Canadians delayed childbearing longer, spaced their children more closely, married off the last child earlier, and survive jointly longer. Canadians average longer marriages and have a longer postparental period. Overall the analysis indicates a long-term stability in the Canadian family cycle. (Author)

Occupational success is associated with single status but the relationship is not statistically significant. The relationship between education and single status, however, is significant. Results suggest that single status results from educational success. (Author)

Among women divorcing before age 25, being childless increased the likelihood of remarriage; among women divorcing at 35 or older, having no children decreased it. For women divorcing at age 25 to 34, there was no effect. (Author)

Provides a view of the problem of illegitimacy by focusing on the unmarried father. Examines charactersitics of unmarried fathers, their legal status, and the provision of social services for them. A policy approach utilizing several guiding principles is suggested to improve the provision of services for the unmarried father. (Author)