Een sociologische studie van de huwelijksviering tussen 1946 en 1994

摘要: Using a nationally representative survey of married couples in the Netherlands 1994, I analyze three dimensions contemporary western marriage ceremony: (a) whether give wedding party, (b) have their consecrated church, and (c) go away on honeymoon. A comparison cohorts from 1946 to 1994 shows that decreasing number marry while an increasing honeymoon after they got married. Wedding parties show cyclical pattern: rising popularity since late 1940s, but declining 1970s. These trends are partly consistent with notions individualism secularization. multivariate analysis, subsequently examine why differ how celebrate marriage. This analysis indicates traditional values parents friends about marriage, as well church membership hand more elaborate ceremony. findings point importance ceremonies source social confirmation norm-guided behavior. In addition, find intense common among who young, did not cohabit before people for first time. underscore role way reducing uncertainty may making transition youth adulthood. Socio-economic status characteristics, finally, modest effect Weddings honeymoons appear higher groups than lower groups, exception farm background, tend larger weddings average couple. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; Copyright Mens en Maatschappij is property Amsterdam University Press its content be copied or emailed multiple sites posted listserv without copyright holder's express written permission. However, users print, download, email articles individual use. abstract abridged. No warranty given accuracy copy. Users should refer original published version material full abstract. (Copyright applies all Abstracts.)