Stable marriages are vital to the well-being of individuals, families, and society. In the United States, marriage has been in decline for decades, with the greatest instability among low-income and minority Americans, though the problem is not limited to these populations.
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What The King Midas Myth Teaches About Happy Marriages
W. Bradford Wilcox, UVA sociology instructor, states that many people suffer from a “Midas mindset:” the idea that careers, education, money or other pursuits are more important than marriage and family life.
For Kids, Marriage Still Matters
The science could not be clearer: On average, the children of married parents are more likely to experience happier, healthier and more successful lives.
U. Va. Sociologist, Deseret News Contributor Tells BYU Students Marriage And Families Are The Ultimate Source Of Happiness
1 in 3 adults will never marry — and Brad Wilcox says the decrease in overall happiness correlates with declining number of marriages.
