Probabilities of marriage in two outer Hebridean islands, 1861-1990.
J Biosoc Sci
; 31(2): 167-93, 1999 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
PIP: This study examined the probability of marriage during 1861-1990 in two Outer Hebrides Islands (Harris and Barra). Data were obtained from marriage records in the General Register Office in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Census records. Barra Island is mainly Catholic. Harris Island is mainly Calvinistic Protestant. Short-term probabilities of marriage (POM) were calculated according to a modification of the methods of Pressat (1972). Findings indicate a gradual rise in marriage age that peaked in Harris during 1930-40 or 1941-50. Declines occurred until 1971-80. In Barra, declines continued until 1981-90. Permanent celibacy rose after 1861-80 and remained fairly constant at about 25-30%. After 1950, celibacy rose in Harris and remained constant in Barra. Male celibacy was under 10% until 1911-20, and then it rose to 20-30% after 1961. Celibacy rates were inversely related to marital ages until 1940. Short-term POM of females declined until 1920, especially in younger age groups, and then rose, especially during 1961-80 and among older ages, followed by stability in Barra and a decline in Harris. Males had higher POM than females prior to 1900 and then erratic patterns. Male POM did not rise after 1960. The relationship between POM and the sex ratio is unclear. The pattern of declining nuptiality until the 1940s contrasted with stable patterns in Scotland and England. Declines in nuptiality are attributed to economic hardship.
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Asunto principal:
Matrimonio
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Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Europa
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J Biosoc Sci
Año:
1999
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Article
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Reino Unido