"The higher divorce rate of couples who previously cohabited compared to those who did not can be explained by different attitudes toward marriage and divorce held by individuals in these two groups." This explanation illustrates:

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The explanation refers to a selection effect, as it suggests that the higher divorce rate for cohabiting couples is due to differences in the individuals who choose to cohabit versus those who do not.

"The Higher Divorce Rate of Couples Who Previously Cohabited Compared