Most studies of assortative marriage still rely on cross-sectional data and apply log-linear
modeling of the contingency table of wives' and husbands' educational levels. However …

Whereas there is a well-developed literature on socio-economic inequalities in timing of first
marriage, most research on the association between socio-economic family background and …

This paper explores and explains the partner choice of Swedes in the period 1991–2008.
The partner market for Swedes has expanded considerably in the last few decades …

Spatial homogamy, or sharing a similarity in geographical origin, is an under-researched
dimension in homogamy studies. In the Netherlands, people tend to choose spatially …

This paper focuses on postponement of couple formation and first birth. We analyze couples
born 1930–1979 who have experienced both events. First, we estimate a spouse choice …

Marrying someone from an outside group deserves more sociological attention since it may
lead to an unstable or even conflicting relationship for the prospective couple. In spite of …

Using Norwegian data this study examines the impact of individual as well as parental
socioeconomic resources on the timing of the transition to first cohabitation. The analyses …

This article estimates for the Netherlands linear regression models for an individual's level of
education by bringing in parental as well as grandparental level of education. The prime …

Résumé L'homogamie spatiale peut être définie de la manière suivante: n'importe quelle
personne peut être attirée par une autre, mais les candidats les plus proches sont plus …

Geographical distance is a critical factor in partner choice. Most people choose a partner
who lives within a short distance, and the Netherlands is no exception (Haandrikman, et al …