According to the “Thought on Marriage” report by wedding planning platform The Knot, Generation Z is rewriting the meaning and rules of marriage.
According to the study, there are more single people over the age of 40 than ever before in the US. By 2021, a quarter of these had never married, compared to 20% in 2010 and 6% in 1980. This is due to multiple factors. Women are more educated. Scientists say that single women over 30 without children are the happiest population group in the country.
A recent report found that young and middle-aged men are becoming more lonely, this is influenced by the use of dating apps as well as higher standards for relationships. While marriage was previously seen as a protective arrangement for women, both legally and financially, this view has become outdated.
The question now is: is marriage still relevant? The Knot Worldwide Future of Marriage report (conducted in June 2023 among 1000 respondents), reveals the different views of marriage linked to different generations. Many have speculated whether young people would be in favour of marriage and the data from this study has shown the different perspectives.
Among Generation Z* respondents, 81% are open to the possibility of getting married, and one in two say they “definitely” want to. Only 8% think it is “old-fashioned”. Charles T. Hill, PhD, professor of psychology at Whittier College, says, “Marriage as an institution is here to stay because it meets personal, family and societal needs”.
He adds: “Everyone has to figure out who they are and who they want to be in life. Often, there are expectations to marry and have children to please parents, to satisfy an individual’s personal needs, to prove their adult and sexual identity. Even to confirm that they are desirable to others”.
Charles T. Hill says: “While the majority of Generation Z has not embarked on the process of planning a wedding, they have a positive view of marriage. The marriage certificate makes it a legal commitment, and the ceremony makes it a social commitment. It can also be a religious commitment, depending on the setting and the officiant”.
“Among those who were unsure whether they wanted to get legally married, half (49%) said they wanted to just have the party.The Knot predicts that “A possible future trend among young couples is for them to throw a party to celebrate their relationship, without signing a marriage certificate.” And you, have you questioned whether or not you want to get married?
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