Married and unmarried family breakdown: key statistics explained

Publication type

Research Paper

Author

Publication date

June 1, 2010

Abstract:

For thirty years, family breakdown has risen continuously and yet divorce rates have remained largely unchanged. In this briefing paper, I present new findings from Britain’s largest and most upto- date family surveys to illustrate how and why the trend away from marriage matters. The key points are as follows:

Subject

Link

- http://www.bcft.co.uk/2010%20Family%20policy,%20breakdown%20and%20structure.pdf

#513287

News

Latest findings, new research

Publications search

Search all research by subject and author

Podcasts

Researchers discuss their findings and what they mean for society

Projects

Background and context, methods and data, aims and outputs

Events

Conferences, seminars and workshops

Survey methodology

Specialist research, practice and study

Taking the long view

ISER's annual report

Themes

Key research themes and areas of interest