Entry:
Kain, Edward L., "Social Determinants of the Decision to Remain Never-Married," Paper presented to the American Sociological Association, Toronto, August, 1981.
Abstract:
The most important variable predicting non-marriage is higher education. Also, males, Catholics, blacks and those residing in urban areas at age 16 are more likely to never marry.
GSS Years:1973-1978
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GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document: |
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Variable Name |
Variable Label |
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| AGE |
AGE OF RESPONDENT |
| MARITAL |
MARITAL STATUS |
| SEX |
RESPONDENTS SEX |
| EDUC |
HIGHEST YEAR OF SCHOOL COMPLETED |
| RACE |
RACE OF RESPONDENT |
| RELIG |
RS RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE |
| RES16 |
TYPE OF PLACE LIVED IN WHEN 16 YRS OLD |