scholarly journals Why still marry? The role of feelings in the persistence of marriage as an institution

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Candeloro Billari ◽  
Aart C. Liefbroer
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Partner Relationship ◽  
Affective Evaluation ◽  
Moderating Factors ◽  
Social Structural ◽  
Cognitive Decision

Despite cohabitation becoming increasingly equivalent to marriage in some of the most ‘advanced’ Western European societies, the vast majority of people still marry. Why so? Existing theories, mostly based on various approaches tied to cognitive decision‐making, do not provide a sufficient explanation of the persistence of marriage. In this article, we argue that feelings attached to marriage, i.e. the affective evaluation of those involved in a partner relationship concerning marriage as opposed to cohabitation, explain the persistent importance of marriage as an institution. We argue that socialization, biological and social‐structural factors affect these affective evaluations. We provide a test of our hypotheses using a longitudinal study of young adults in the Netherlands. The results of our analyses are consistent with a central role of feelings in the decision to marry, as well as with a role for key moderating factors such as gender.

Ties that Bind?

1998 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
WILL H. MOORE ◽  
DAVID R. DAVIS
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
General Model ◽  
International Conflict ◽  
Conflict Behavior ◽  
Structural Constraints ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
International Interactions ◽  
The Impact

In this article, the authors develop and empirically evaluate a general model of the linkages between domestic and international conflict behavior. Much of the literature on domestic international interactions has focused on the structural constraints of the international and domestic systems on leaders' foreign policy decisions. Rather than focusing on structural constraints, the present authors model the influence of the behavior of domestic and international rivals on leader decision making. The impact of rivals' behavior on conflict across the domestic-international nexus has been neglected relative to the role of structural factors. This study helps redress that imbalance. The authors test their model with a statistical analysis of Zaire during the period 1975 to 1992 and find substantial support for the model.

scholarly journals Neurocognitive Behavior Analysis of Sexting Phenomenon in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 400-410
Author(s):  
Evgenia Gkintoni ◽  
Constantinos Halkiopoulos ◽  
Hera Antonopoulou ◽  
Ioanna Koutsopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Cognitive Dimension ◽  
Behavioral Profile ◽  
Unrestricted Access ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Cognitive Decision

Recent advancements in information and communication technology (ICT) and the growing use of technological equipment by young adults, combined with unrestricted access to the Internet and social media and the unrestricted use of smartphones and computers, have resulted in the emergence of social phenomena such as sexting. This article serves two purposes: To capture the phenomenon of sexting to investigate young adults' perceptions of sexting and the frequency with which social media users exchange sexual messages via a self-report questionnaire and to describe the behavioral profile of social media users network users via a cognitive decision-making detection test. Data were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis methods from a sample of young adults, students, and social network users (N = 377, Age: 18-39 years). The findings indicated that the sexting phenomenon is gaining traction among young adults, based on data processing and analysis from the administration of the reference questionnaire. Simultaneously, it appears to be related to participants' behavioral profiles in the cognitive dimension of decision-making. The current study's findings, which are being piloted, may aid in developing broad conclusions that can be accepted and affect policy and decision-making in the disciplines of clinical psychology, and cognitive neuroscience and education. In summary, sexting poses numerous risks to young adults in Greece and must be addressed more effectively in the interests of stakeholders and the larger community. Additionally, lawmakers, legislators, and authorities should take steps to safeguard children, adolescents, and young people who are heavily interested in social media and have integrated it into their daily life.

scholarly journals Tenure and Satisfaction as Indicators of Attachment: A Note

1982 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
A. E. Luloff ◽  
Louis E. Swanson ◽  
Rex H. Warland
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
Block Model ◽  
Decision Making Models ◽  
Community Attachments

The role of community attachments in decision-making models of migration is evaluated. Findings of a block model analysis (with multiple partials) are reported with data from a longitudinal study. Findings indicate that attachments to community only partially explain willingness to move.

Immunizing Children: A Qualitative Analysis of Future Parental Decision Making

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 1032-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah C. Espeleta ◽  
Lana O. Beasley ◽  
Leigh E. Ridings ◽  
Tyler J. Smith ◽  
Jennifer D. Shields
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Parental Decision Making ◽  
Decision Making Model

Vaccinations are considered one of public health’s greatest accomplishments. Despite evidence for vaccine effectiveness, uptake levels are still well below the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines. The immunization decision-making process for parents is complex and depends on factors associated with knowledge and experiences. This qualitative study sought to expand on a previous decision-making model for immunizations by examining how individuals receive vaccination information, determining the role of experience in influencing decisions, and understanding how young adults might locate vaccination information in the future. Three focus groups were conducted with 29 undergraduate students without children. Results suggest that young adults exhibit an awareness of information regarding vaccine use and effectiveness, value doctor opinions and recommendations, and desire more robust research on vaccinations. Implications of these results include the importance of (1) disseminating vaccination education to young adults, (2) enhancing consistency/trust between medical professionals and youth, and (3) expanding public policy to increase vaccine uptake.

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