Marriage Dissolution in Singapore
Revisiting Family Values and Ideology in Marriage
Published on 31. January 2009
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While the focus is on marriage and divorce, this book will be relevant to those interested in marriage, family and women's roles in Asia. The rich data will inform policy makers, social scientists, and family practitioners.
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Paulin Tay Straughan, Ph.D. (1990) in Sociology, University of Virginia, is Associate Professor of Sociology at the National University of Singapore. She works on family sociology as well as medical sociology, and has numerous publications in these areas. Her most recent publication is a book (forthcoming) on ultra-low fertiliy in Asia.
Content
Preface
Chapter One: Overview of Divorce in Contemporary Singapore - Taking Stock
Chapter Two: Choosing the Right One - Romantic Love, Courtship, and Marriage Preparation
Chapter Three: What Dreams are Made of - Role of Ideology in Marriage and Divorce
Chapter Four: The Time Bind - Work-Family Interface
Chapter Five: Solidifying Marriages - The Future of Family
Appendix 1A: Questionnaire for Control Group (Married Respondents)
Appendix 1B: Questionnaire for Study Group (Divorced Group)
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Index
Chapter One: Overview of Divorce in Contemporary Singapore - Taking Stock
Chapter Two: Choosing the Right One - Romantic Love, Courtship, and Marriage Preparation
Chapter Three: What Dreams are Made of - Role of Ideology in Marriage and Divorce
Chapter Four: The Time Bind - Work-Family Interface
Chapter Five: Solidifying Marriages - The Future of Family
Appendix 1A: Questionnaire for Control Group (Married Respondents)
Appendix 1B: Questionnaire for Study Group (Divorced Group)
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Index