In a new Family Profile, we examine newlywed same-sex and different-sex couples according to marital history and age at first marriage. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

The share of same-sex couples was highest in Washington, D.C. (8.21%), followed by Vermont at 2.70%. The state with the lowest share of same-sex couples was South Dakota (0.59%). Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Another new paper on fertility intentions! Using @nchatstudy.bsky.social data, we consider whether cohabiting & married people's short-term fertility intentions are subjective perceptions of well-being. The answer? Yes! 1/ link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

The June issue has posted—2 research notes and 13 articles, including research on legalization and employment & assimilation outcomes of immigrant workers, how changing demographic rates shape kinship networks, mothers’ work schedules over three decades...& more. read.dukeupress.edu/demography/i...

Our newest Family Profile examines the age composition of same-sex and different-sex couples. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

My new edited book with Zelma Oyarvide Tuthill is now out - the Second International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality. Thank you to all chapter authors for your wonderful contributions to the #demographyofsexuality!

In honor of today, check out this #freshout grand review of the demographic LGBT family lit. From data gains to persistent gaps, we trace how family structures, identities, and outcomes are (and aren’t) captured in mainstream research. #LGBTQ #Demography #FamilyStudies w/ @chrisajulian.bsky.social

There were 63,687 new marriages among same-sex couples in 2019, compared to 60,046 in 2021 and 72,835 in 2023. Check out our new Family Profile on newlywed same-sex couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges. Explore our Fast Facts on same-sex couples and dive into our latest Family Profiles highlighting same-sex families: www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resour....

In this new Family Profile, we chart union and childbearing characteristics of women aged 40-44 from 2000 to 2024, drawing on the Current Population Survey June Fertility Supplement. Learn more here doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Using the 1979 and 2024 Current Population Survey June Fertility Supplement, we examine the share of women aged 40-44 who ever had a birth and ever married by race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

JMF article "Parenthood and Well-Being: A Decade in Review" from our 2020 Decade in Review issue, authored by @keinoma.bsky.social & @melissamilkie.bsky.social, is among JMF articles w/ the most 2-year citations: bit.ly/45NiNHB #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #ParentingResearch

Had a blast working on this paper with Christina Pao, @chrisajulian.bsky.social, @drcompton.bsky.social, and Lawrence Stacey, in which we combed through the HPS to identify demographic differences between groups based on gender identity question responses. sociologicalscience.com/articles-v12...

Excited to collaborate with my amazing coauthors Kara Joyner and Wendy Manning on studying social isolation by sexual orientation! Our research shows that sexual minority adults face higher levels of isolation and experience a faster rise in isolation as they age journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

“Emergent Motherhood Mental Health Advantage: Did Pandemic Times Make a Difference?”: @keinoma.bsky.social @melissamilkie.bsky.social & F. Marino show that “partnered mothers were less likely to experience anxiety & depression” than single mothers or nonmothers. read.dukeupress.edu/demography/a...

"personal economic pessimism and concerns about having a good relationship in the future are associated with greater importance of avoiding a pregnancy in the short term" (controlling for economic and relationship status, etc) @karenguzzo.bsky.social, Belykh, @wendymanning.bsky.social , & Roza

Want to know more about same-sex couples? Check out our work. www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/...

Check out profiles of marriages to same-sex couples. In 2023 there were newly 73,000 marriages to same-sex couples, representing about 4% of all marriages that year. www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resour...

In our new Family Profile, we chart forty years of change in the median age at first marriage and birth. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

In this new Family Profile, drawing on the Current Population Survey June 2024 Fertility Supplement, we estimate the number of children born to women aged 45-50 overall and according to race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

Our new Family Profile, “Forty Years of Change in Adulthood Milestones Among 30-34 Year Olds,” explores trends in independent living, marriage, full-time employment, completed education, and homeownership. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

The U.S. median age at first marriage remains at record highs for both men and women, but there's significant variation across states. Read our latest Family Profile to learn more: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

About 6% of older adult households were cohabiting in 2023. Check out our latest Family Profile on older adult cohabiting and married couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Our latest Family Profile examines the share of same-sex married and cohabiting couples raising children. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

BGSU had a strong presence at #PAA2025, with 10 affiliates and 11 students participating in 32 sessions. Thanks to everyone who joined us—it was great connecting with you! We’re already looking forward to #PAA2026 in St. Louis. @popassocamerica.bsky.social

CFDR affiliates are taking @popassocamerica.bsky.social #PAA2025 by storm with 10 affiliates and 11 students in 32 conference sessions! Check out their program appearances: www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/....

In this new Family Profile, we estimate the first divorce rate by race/ethnicity for men and women. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Check out our newest NCHAT publication on Health Care Stereotype Threat in AJPH!

Check our new paper! Health Care Stereotype Threat During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals | AJPH | Vol. 115 Issue 3 @kris10gustafson.bsky.social ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2...

County-level IPUMS Contextual Determinants of Health (CDOH) data is now available for use with the National Couples' Health and Time Study (NCHAT) restricted data. Seven county-level studies are available on race and ethnicity, sexual and gender minorities, and politics. buff.ly/EErFv8J

Check out our newest publication by Ethan Morgan and his team using our biomarker data! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Check out this paper examining pandemic stress and fertility plans using NCHAT! Great work, team! @wendymanning.bsky.social @karenguzzo.bsky.social @clairekampdush.bsky.social @gabriellejuteau.bsky.social

Our new Family Profile examines the prevalence of cohabitation among men and women according to age. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Remarriage rates have declined over time, dropping from 48.9 to 34.4 per 1,000 men and from 25.2 to 18.5 per 1,000 women in 2023. Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

The first divorce rate has declined over time, dropping from 16.9 to 11.5 per 1,000 men and from 18.7 to 13.4 per 1,000 women in 2023. Explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

The February issue is compiled and posted—2 research notes and 12 articles. Our content includes US immigrants’ self-employment, caste inequality & exposure to heat waves, flooding & sociospatial risk, smoking & epigenetic aging, nonresident parent wealth & more. read.dukeupress.edu/demography/i...

Since 2008, the first marriage rate has declined slightly, with men's rates dropping from 43.9 to 41.2 and women's from 49.8 to 45.4 per 1,000 never-married individuals. To learn more about the first marriage rate, explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

What to know the latest on marriage in the US? Check out our fast facts - www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/...

Secure your hotel reservation now in Washington for #PAA2025. Get the special PAA rate on our Hotel and Travel page. (Wednesday night already sold out at the Marquis!) www.populationassociation.org/paa2025/hote...

From 2015 to 2021, the marriage-divorce ratio remained steady at around two marriages per divorce (2.10–2.16). In 2023, it reached its highest level since ACS tracking began in 2008, with geographic variations. Explore more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

In 2023, the U.S. refined divorce rate ticked down slightly to 14.4 divorces per 1,000 married women from 14.6 in 2022. The rate varies across U.S. states. Explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

“Make It or Break It? Pregnancy Scares & Romantic Relationship Dissolution”: L. Newmyer & S. Yabiku examine the timing of pregnancy scares & relationship types and find a positive association between a scare & relationship stability. BGSU Sociology @pop.psu.edu read.dukeupress.edu/demography/a...

PAA is led by members who volunteer their time and expertise to guide the organization and meet the needs of our field. The 2025 election slate is being prepared and PAA members can submit suggestions. Nominate by Feb. 20: www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...

PAA and the Association of Population Centers express alarm about recent events in which federal agencies have been purging scientific and statistical data from publicly available portals and websites. Read our full statement: www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...

We're excited to be on Bluesky now! With 31.5 women marrying per 1,000 unmarried women, the U.S. refined marriage rate remained stable in 2023. However, there is geographic variation in the rate across the U.S. Check out our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....