Cohabitation, marriage, and remarriage: A comparison of relationship quality over time

Journal of Family Issues

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 74-90

  Skinner, K B ^a   Bahr, Stephen J ^b   Russell Crane, D R ^b   Call, Vaughn R A ^b  

^a Growth Climate Education and Counseling Center   (United States)

^b BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0036230326     PISSN: 0192513X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0192513X02023001004     Document Type: Article

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