Sociology News

"The Science of Happiness: Why Marriage Matters"

According to sociological data compiled by professor Brad Wilcox, married men and women who attend church regularly are among the happiest couples, with higher levels of happiness and sexual satisfaction compared to their unmarried counterparts. Wilcox's research also indicates declining divorce rates, but a marked decline in marriage rates among younger Americans, raising concerns about the future of marriage in the U.S. National Marriage Week is observed in the U.S. every Feb. 7–14, coinciding with World Marriage Day on the second Sunday of every February.