Years of the research: 2008 - 2009
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Czech
Keywords:
Abstract:
The article focuses on the union formation among the population 50+. Using the SHARE data, it compares 13 European countries and shows that the highest likelihood to enter into a new union is in Scandinavia, lowest in Southern and Central Europe.
Researchers:
Target group: single and (re)partnered individuals aged 50-69 across European countries
Sample:
2008 - 2009 (third SHARE wave) N= from 925 in Austria up to 3184 in Greece
Aims/Objectives/Background:
To characterize the union formation in later life. Data from SHARELIFE allow us to evaluate the topic of residential unions in older age.
Findings/outcome/conclusion/research questions:
New marriages and new residential unions are common among single men and women in older age. The study shows differences among European countries.
Online publication/reports/links:
http://cvvm.soc.cas.cz/media/com_form2content/documents/c3/a6894/f11/Manzelstvi%20a%20nesezdane%20souziti%20po%20padesatce.pdf
Financed by: Project with public funding
Contact person: Hamplová, Dana - http://www.soc.cas.cz/lide/dana-hamplova
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