,,,The Marriage Measures Guide of State-Level Statistics.

The Marriage Measures Guide of State-Level Statistics.


 

Publication Date: March 2008

Publisher: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

Author(s): Brian Goesling; Robert G. Wood; Carol Razafindrakoto; Jamila Henderson

Research Area: Social conditions

Keywords: Healthy Marriage; Marriage Programs

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

In the past decade, policymakers and researchers have become increasingly interested in social programs that promote and support healthy marriages. Drawing on data from several sources, the guide provides a broad range of state-level statistical information that policymakers and marriage program operators can use to assess the characteristics and needs of their state populations. The guide can be used to identify high-priority target populations and to inform decisions about design and implementation of healthy marriage programs.