Q: This study of those 25-34 yrs old found that the more of this they have, the less likely they are to marry. What is it?
A: Years of education.
Higher education decreases the likelihood of marriage, especially for young adults, according to a comprehensive study of millions of Americans.
Each additional year of schooling reduces the probability of being married by around 4 percentage points for those aged 25-34. The research reveals that education simultaneously makes people less likely to ever marry, while also reducing the chances of divorce.
Highly educated individuals may have higher standards for potential spouses or feel less need for the financial security that marriage traditionally provided.
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