Question 1

What explains the experience of men who become "stay at home fathers"?

Accepted Answer

Men becoming stay-at-home fathers is often a deliberate choice to take on the primary caregiver role for their children, reflecting changing societal norms and personal family decisions.

Question 2

Which of the following refers to adult children who move back into the parental home in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Boomerang kids are adult children who return to live at their parents' home after a period of independence.

Question 3

Why do adult children move back into the parental home in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

High student loan debts often contribute to financial strain, making it difficult for young adults to afford living independently, thus leading them to move back into their parental home.

Question 4

What is a consequence of adult children moving back into the parental home in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

When adult children move back into the parental home, it often prolongs their transition to full independence as they may rely on parental support and resources, delaying their full financial and personal independence.

Question 5

How has the rate of young Canadians living with a partner changed?

Accepted Answer

Recent trends indicate a decline in the number of young Canadians living with a partner, reflecting changes in societal norms, economic factors, and personal choices that influence living arrangements.

Question 6

What explains the relationship between marital status and rates of adult children leaving home?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What is a common pathway into lone parenting?

Accepted Answer

Marital or relationship dissolution is a common pathway into lone parenting, as it results in one parent taking primary custody and responsibility for the children outside of a partnered relationship.

Question 8

What explains the change in household size between 1961 and 2001?

Accepted Answer

Household size has generally decreased over this period due to factors such as lower birth rates, increased divorce rates, and a trend towards nuclear family living arrangements.

Question 9

What explains the change in number of one person households between 1961 and 2001?

Accepted Answer

The number of one-person households has increased between 1961 and 2001, reflecting broader social and economic changes such as higher divorce rates, more people marrying later in life, and an aging population living independently.

Question 10

What explains the relationship between stigma and remaining single?

Accepted Answer

The stigma associated with remaining single has decreased over time due to changing societal norms and values that place less emphasis on marriage as a milestone for adulthood.

Question 11

Why has household size changed since 1961?

Accepted Answer

Higher levels of female labour force participation have been associated with decreased women's fertility, as women often delay childbirth or have fewer children due to career commitments and the challenges of balancing work and family life.

Question 12

Which change in family composition statistics occurred for the first time in 2011?

Accepted Answer

In 2011, for the first time, statistics showed that there were more couples without children than couples with children, marking a significant shift in family composition trends.

Question 13

What explains the relationship between gender and one-person households?

Accepted Answer

The proportion of both men and women living alone tends to increase with age, as older individuals may become widowed or choose to live independently.

Question 14

What explains the relationship between gender, cohabitation and marriage?

Accepted Answer

More women than men express concern that cohabitation may delay marriage. This reflects broader societal observations and studies that suggest women are more likely to view cohabitation as a step towards marriage, whereas men may see it as a way to test compatibility or delay commitment.

Question 15

What explains the timing of cohabitating relationships?

Accepted Answer

Individuals whose parents separated or divorced are often influenced by their parents' relationship history, leading them to leave home at a younger age and be more inclined towards cohabitation rather than marriage, possibly due to their perceptions of commitment and stability in relationships.

Question 16

What explains the relationship between pregnancy, cohabitation and marriage?

Accepted Answer

Couples who are committed to each other often choose to marry after pregnancy, as marriage is traditionally seen as a formal commitment that can provide stability for raising a child.

Question 17

What explains the relationship between cohabitation, marriage and divorce?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that couples who cohabit before marriage tend to have higher divorce rates compared to those who do not. This phenomenon is often attributed to factors such as less traditional views on marriage and the ease of transition into cohabitation, which may not fully test the commitment and compatibility of the relationship.

Question 18

What explains the relationship between rate of divorce and second marriages?

Accepted Answer

The rate of divorce tends to be higher in second marriages compared to first marriages. This is often attributed to complexities such as blended families, financial stress from previous marriages, and a higher likelihood of entering the marriage with unrealistic expectations or unresolved issues.

Question 19

What is the rate of remarriage after widowhood?

Accepted Answer

The rate of remarriage after widowhood is generally lower, as individuals may face emotional, social, and practical barriers to entering into a new marriage after the loss of a spouse.

Question 20

According to to Statistics Canada (2011), what is the percentage of Canadian families are single-parent?

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Quiz 10: Family Transitions and Innovations