Question 1

Which category (all ages) is least likely to live alone?

Accepted Answer

Asians and Hispanics are more likely to live in multigenerational households or with extended family, making them less likely to live alone compared to other groups.

Question 2

Individuals living alone now make up __________ percent of U.S. households.

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, individuals living alone constitute approximately 28 percent of U.S. households.

Question 3

The text concludes that much of the increase in singlehood is explained by several factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

The text does not mention the rejection of marriage as an institution as a factor explaining the increase in singlehood.

Question 4

Living alone together is already a trend in Europe, and is __________ in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Living alone together is already a trend in Europe, and is likely to become a trend in the United States.

Question 5

The text cites four social factors that may encourage young people today to postpone marriage or not to marry at all. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The text cites four social factors that...

Question 6

The text points out that, in American society, communes

Accepted Answer

Communes have existed throughout American history, as they have been a part of various social movements and experiments in communal living.

Question 7

An emerging alternative to marriage is __________, where a couple is engaged in a long-term relationship, but each partner also maintains a separate dwelling.

Accepted Answer

Living alone together (LAT) is an emerging alternative to marriage where a committed couple is engaged in a long-term relationship but chooses to live separately. This arrangement allows them to maintain their individual space and freedom while still being emotionally committed to each other. Cohabitation (A) refers to a couple living together in one dwelling, while domestic partnership (C) refers to a legally recognized relationship between unmarried couples. Common-law marriage (D) refers to a couple who has lived together for a certain period and is recognized as legally married without an official ceremony or license.

Question 8

Although we know little about this family form, it is apparently at least partly motivated by a desire to retain __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although we know little about this family...

Question 9

The sex ratio is the ratio of __________ in a given society or subgroup of a society.

Accepted Answer

The sex ratio is the ratio of men to women in a given society or subgroup of a society. It is used to determine whether there is a gender imbalance in a population, which can have social and economic consequences. The sex ratio can be influenced by various factors, such as sex-selective abortions, migration patterns, and cultural preferences for male children.

Question 10

Significantly less likely to be married than other racial/ethnic groups, __________ are more likely than other groups to be living by themselves, particularly in older age groups.

Accepted Answer

Blacks are significantly less likely to be married compared to other racial/ethnic groups and are more likely to live alone, especially in older age groups.

Question 11

In 1940, the proportion of adults under age 30 living with their parents was quite high. Sociologists Paul Glick and SungLing Lin suggest that this was true because

Accepted Answer

The economic depression of the 1930s made it difficult for young men and women to obtain employment on a regular basis, which led to a high proportion of adults under age 30 living with their parents. This is a well-known sociological phenomenon known as "boomerang generation." The other choices, such as an atmosphere of familism prevailing or these adult children feeling closer to their parents, may have contributed to this phenomenon to some extent, but they are not the primary reasons for it.

Question 12

Some adults who live with their parents have never moved out, but others - called _________ - have left home and then returned.

Accepted Answer

The term "boomerangers" refers to adults who have left home and then returned to live with their parents. The other choices do not accurately describe this group of individuals.

Question 13

Sociologists who argue that singles weigh the costs against the benefits of marrying are utilizing the __________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

The exchange perspective focuses on social exchange or the exchange of rewards and costs between individuals or groups. In the case of singles weighing the costs and benefits of marriage, they are engaging in a form of social exchange by evaluating the rewards and costs of being married. This perspective emphasizes that individuals make rational choices based on their assessment of the benefits and costs of different options, including marriage.

Question 14

Young singles choose to live with their parents for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

Accepted Answer

Young singles typically do not live with their parents for tax shelter reasons. They usually stay for emotional support, help with child raising, or economic support.

Question 15

WTo the U.S. Census Bureau, single means

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, single means unmarried, meaning that someone is not currently married or in a legally recognized partnership. Being divorced would be considered a type of marital status, rather than being single. "Unattached" and "never married" could also be used to describe someone who is single, but they are not the terms used by the Census Bureau to define the category.

Question 16

In the year 2008, the sex ratio was about 97 men for every 100 women. Why is this important to the study of marriage and the family?

Accepted Answer

A balanced sex ratio is important for the presumption of heterosexual marriage. If there are significantly more men than women (or vice versa), it can create difficulties for those seeking to form opposite-sex partnerships. Additionally, imbalanced sex ratios can lead to issues such as a surplus of unmarried men, which has been linked to increased levels of crime and other social problems.

Question 17

The likelihood of living alone is highest for which group according to age and gender?

Accepted Answer

According to demographic trends, older women are more likely to live alone than any other group, due to a combination of factors such as longer life expectancy, widowhood, and divorce rates.

Question 18

In 1970, less than 28 percent of U.S. adults were single. Today that number is about ____ percent.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2021, 44 percent of U.S. adults are single, which is a significant increase from 1970 when less than 28 percent were single.

Question 19

The text points out that one reason for the declining perceived advantages of marriage is that today, society views being single as a(n) __________ lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

The text suggests that society now sees being single as an "optional" lifestyle, meaning it is a valid and acceptable choice, rather than a deviation from the norm.

Question 20

By 2003, __________ percent of young adults aged 18-24 lived with their parents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By 2003, __________ percent of young adults...

Quiz 8: Living Alone, Cohabiting, Same-Sex Unions, and Other Intimate Relationships