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Linda Waite Lucy Flower Professor in Sociology and in the College, NORC Areas of Expertise:
William Harms |
Background:
Linda Waite has conducted a pioneering study on marriage, which argues that marriage changes people's behavior in ways that promote economic, emotional and physical well-being. She also has studied the decision to cohabit, the transition from cohabitation to marriage and the characteristics of cohabiting unions. Waite has examined the role of religious participation over the life course and the lives of working couples with children.
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News clippings:
Census reports more unmarried couples living together USA TODAY July 29, 2008 Caring for Grandkids Won't Strain Grandparents' Health Grandchildren pose no danger to health Raising grandkids no drain on health Grandkids Don't Wear Out Grandma After All |
Press releases:
Divorce undermines health in ways remarriage doesn’t heal Combination of few friends and loneliness linked with poor mental and Physical health among older people First comprehensive national survey charts sexual behavior among older adults Caring for grandchildren doesn't undermine grandparent health Parents can learn how to balance work and family |
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Chronicle articles:
Research shows caring for grandchildren does not undermine grandparents’ health June 7, 2007 Marriage––Just a piece of paper? |
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