The Transforming Educational Gradient in Marital Disruption in Northern Europe: A Comparative Study Based on GGS Data 1

• Published in: Journal of comparative family studies Vol. 47; no. 1; p. 87
• Main Authors: Puur, Allan, Rahnu, Leen, Maslauskaite, Ausra, Stankuniene, Vlada
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Calgary University of Toronto Press 01.01.2016
• Subjects: Autonomy; Comparative analysis; Divorce; Educational attainment; Females; Gender; Higher education; Labor market; Marital disruption; Marital stability; Marriage; Personal relationships; Risk; Sexes; Studies; Women; Greece; Netherlands; Sweden; United Kingdom > UK; Norway; Europe; Finland; Poland; Italy; Lithuania; Estonia; Spain

A substantial body of research has accumulated on the socio-economic correlates of marital instability. Previous studies have shown considerable variation in the association between women's educational attainment and marital disruption. This article complements existing research by investigatin...