Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Keywords

cohabitation, commitment theory, constraint commitment, dedication commitment, relationship commitment, unmarried couples

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology

Abstract

Cohabitation is defined as the act of an unmarried romantic couple (of any sexual orientation) residing together under one roof. The concept of cohabitation is not new and the rates with which it is occurring have been growing throughout the United States over the past several decades. The idea to live as unmarried romantic partners first became popular in Scandinavian countries where, for a variety of reasons, cohabitation remains an accepted and even valued option.

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