On relationships between longitudinal characteristics and cross-sectional data.

Menken, Jane; Sheps, Mindel C.

doi:10.2105/ajph.60.8.1506

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“…which arise when open and closed intervals are used in the same analysis (Ryder, 1973). These problems arise because the structure et terminating the interval is typically unknown; and the shape of this structure can affect estimates of prevalence (see Menken and Sheps, 1970). One approach to this problem is to assume the schedule and incorporate its features into the analysis.…”

Section: Fertility Subsequent To Marital Disruptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fertility during Marital Disruption

Rindfuss¹,

Bumpass²

1977

Journal of Marriage and the Family

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The frequent occurrence of childbirth during periods of marital disruption is discussed. Life table procedures based on 1970 information show, from a sample of 1,054 women, that slightly more than 25% of separated, divorced, or widowed women had given birth within 48 months of marital disruption. The variables affecting these statistics are described in terms of race, educati9n, parity, and, most importantly, age at time of disruption. A multivariate analysis is used to explore the cumglative prevalance of having experienced intermarital fertility among women over age 30. Four possible explanations for childbirth phenomena are given: "last chance" pregnancies that are attempts to keep disintegrating marriages together, unplanned pregnancy, careless contraception, and births fathered by someone other than the previous or anticipated spouse. It is concluded that the prevalence of childbirth during marital disruption and the social policy issues connected with such births rank it in importance with illegitimacy. References are included in the paper. is gratefully acknowledged. AbstractChild,Arth during marital disruption is found to be a surprisingly frequent occurrene. Among twice-married women in'both the 1965 and 1970 National Fertility Studies, more than a fourth had given birth between separation and remarriage.

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Section: Fertility Subsequent To Marital Disruptionmentioning

confidence: 99%