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The Effects of Cocaine and Marijuana Use on Marriage and Marital Stability

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the relationship between illicit drug use and marital status. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Labor Market Experiences, the article presents both cross-sectional and longitudinal estimates of the effect of marijuana and cocaine use on marital status, the length of time until first marriage, and the duration of first marriage. The results indicate that among non-Black young adults, drug users are more likely to be unmarried due to a delay in the age at first marriage, and shorter marriage durations. In contrast, drug use has no effect on marital choices of Black young adults.

Source: Journal of Family Issues

DOI: 10.1177/019251397018002003

Author: ROBERT KAESTNER

Institutions: National Bureau of Economic Research, Baruch College

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2889804357