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What attitudes do people have about covenant marriages?
In a recent study, researchers polled people living in
two states that do have covenant marriage (Louisiana and
Arizona) and one state that does not have covenant
marriage (Minnesota) about their attitudes toward
covenant marriage. This study found that 39% of the
participants were strongly supportive of covenant
marriage, 47% had mixed views, and 14% were strongly
opposed to covenant marriage. Individuals who were more
religiously active and had more traditional views about
gender roles (e.g. the husband should be the breadwinner
and the wife should take care of the home and family)
were more likely to support covenant marriage.
People were also asked about their attitudes toward specific aspects of covenant marriage (premarital counseling, agreeing in advance to seek counseling if there are problems in the marriage, and long waiting periods for divorce). Most adults (80%) said that premarital education is important. Most adult (91%) also supported the idea of agreeing in advance to get marital counseling if problems arise. Fewer adults (66%) agreed with long waiting periods for divorce.
Source: Kim Leon, Ph.D., Former Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia
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