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Analysing Transitions in Intimate Relationships with Panel Data
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Abstract Panel data on intimate relationships are becoming increasingly available, enabling a closer examination and deeper understanding of why and how they develop over time. The aim of this review is to illustrate to what extent demographic research has made progress in understanding the dynamics of intim... view more
Panel data on intimate relationships are becoming increasingly available, enabling a closer examination and deeper understanding of why and how they develop over time. The aim of this review is to illustrate to what extent demographic research has made progress in understanding the dynamics of intimate relationships by examining panel data. We focus on hypotheses about key transitions throughout the progression of intimate relationships, ranging from union formation up to cohabitation, marriage, divorce and repartnering. For every hypothesis, we will present findings from cross-sectional data and illustrate whether the use of panel data and longitudinal methods modified the previous understandings of transitions in intimate relationships.... view less
Keywords
partnership; marriage; divorce; cohabitation; panel; longitudinal study; data capture
Classification
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Free Keywords
Intimate relationships; Life course transitions
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 331-362
Journal
Comparative Population Studies - Zeitschrift für Bevölkerungswissenschaft, 46 (2021)
Issue topic
Identification of causal mechanisms in demographic research: the contribution of panel data
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12765/CPoS-2021-12
ISSN
1869-8999
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed