“marriage” Charts
Americans' Views on Divorce are Way Outdated »
A New York Times study, linked below the chart, shows how divorce rates have actually been in decline since marriages…
Want To Stay Married? Cool it on the Wedding Costs »
Looks like a modest wedding means a longer marriage! Probably explains why Kim Kardashian couldn't keep a ring on it…
A First For American Opinions on Same-Sex Marriage »
In 2001, Americans opposed same-sex marriage 57% to 35%. Since, support for same-sex marriage has grown. Today, a majority of…
Where are Children Most Often Born Outside Marriage? »
Iceland leads the US and the countries of Europe in terms of the live birth rate to unmarried women. 9…
How Millennials Differ »
To learn more about the ideology differences between the generations, and how they may affect politics in the future, click…
"I Do", With A College Degree Too »
As of 2012, 20.7% of married woman are more educated then their husbands, now surpassing the percent of married men…
Relaxing with drugs »
Overall, it seems that women tend to take more mood altering drugs in order to relax. Note, this survey includes…
America Split Over Importance of Children and Marriage »
Americans are split over the importance of having children and marriage as a priority in their lives. The balance is…
Marry for Love... And Religion? »
When it comes to who marries into the family, Americans have pretty strong feelings about religion. Interestingly, just 9% of…
The Gap Between Father's Caregiving Aspirations and Reality »
In a survey of 1,000 fathers, 65% of the fathers believe that both partners SHOULD provide equal amounts of care…
Interracial Marriages, by Region »
Interracial marriage continues to increase rapidly, from 6.7 (1980) to 15.1 (2010). Hawaii has the highest intermarriage rate, 42% of…
America Still Favors the Paternal Last Name Tradition »
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans favor the traditional method of assigning children born in wedlock the last name of their…
Who are you sleeping with? »
How should a law banning same-sex sexual relations be enforced? Will the police be at your window? I hope they…
Marriage and Divorce: a steady decline »
The divorce rate remained fairly steady from 2000-2011. However, there was a clear decline in the number of marriages in…
Americans, Living the Single Life »
More than half of all American adults are single, up from 37.4 percent in 1976. Within this group, the proportion…
Gay Marriage: Summary of Support »
Gay Marriage is one of the largest cultural revolutions of our generation. One that is, I believe, for the better.…
Almost Half of Gay Americans Live Where They Can Marry »
Nearly half of gay Americans live in states that allow gay marriage. Many states have overturned bans on same-sex marriage,…
Going to the Chapel and We're Not Getting Married »
Marriage is slowly decreasing in the state of New Jersey. Although marriages are decreasing, divorce rates remain steady throughout the…
Arizona Trying To Turn Away the Gays? »
"Religious liberty is rooted in law but also in civility and in a constant effort to take account of the…
How Are Cell Phones/Internet Affecting Married Couples? »
"Those who were already together as a couple at the advent of a new platform or technology were a bit…
1997-2013: Views on Gay Marriage »
It's amazing that in 2013 64% of Americans were in favor of legalizing gay marriage and yet only 34% of…
The Serious Problem Of Child Marriage »
The issue of child marriage is one that is truly global in nature. Countries from all over the world permit…
The Reasons Behind Infidelity »
A recent YouGov study found that one in five Americans have been unfaithful to their partner. Nevertheless, the perennial question…
What Are Millennials Pushing Off Later Than Ever Before? »
Just over a quarter of Americans aged 18 - 33 were married in 2014. This is down from over 60%…
Which US Metro Areas Have the Highest LGBT Populations? »
The San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward metro area has the highest concentration of residents identifying as LGBT. The Pacific Northwest is the most…
Among Developed Countries, US Lags Behind in LGBT Acceptance »
Among developed countries, the United States falls far behind in the percentage of its population that considers homosexuality to be…
Same Sex Marriage: Methods of Legalization »
As a strong supporter of equal marriage rights, I was surprised by the overwhelming majority of states that have approved…
LGBTQ Support Up, But US Still Split On Why People Are Gay »
Support for the LGBTQ community in the United States has risen significantly over the past few years, though Americans are…
The global flight from the family »
All around the world today, preexisting family patterns are being upended by a revolutionary new force: the seemingly unstoppable quest…
Americans Worry Over Divorce's Increasing Normalcy »
Nearly half of Americans say it is a bad thing that divorce has become more acceptable over time. Another third…
Many Disagree with Divorce, But Recognize It's Here to Stay »
Over 4 in 10 Americans have personal reservations about splitting up a marriage permanently. When asked if divorce is acceptable…
'Till Death Do Us Part... Except In These Situations »
As it turns out, Americans believe that couples shouldn't give up on their marriage too quickly. Spousal abuse was the…
Average Marriage Age in the U.S.: 38 Years Later »
Interestingly, the gap between men and women's average marriage age has stayed about the same over these past 38 years.…
What Are We Looking For In A Spouse? »
When it comes to settling down, it is incredibly important to have things in common with your partner. While both…
Immigrants More Likely to Be Married Between 18-29 »
Research by the Pew Research Center has provided evidence that immigrants tend to be married more often among those 18-29…
Increasing Number of Individuals are Getting Remarried »
A study conducted in 2013 found that four out of ten new marriages included one partner having been married previously…
