The transformation of marriage in modern Georgia: a statistical review
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Marriage is one of the fundamental social actions of society, which is closely related to demographic pro-cesses, socio-economic development and cultural values. In recent decades, significant structural changes have been observed in marriage behavior in the world, including Georgia, which is reflected in a decrease in marriage rates, an increase in the age of first marriage, a diversity of marriage forms and a transformation of family life models. The purpose of the paper is to identify and analyze the main statistical trends in the transformation of marriage in Georgia.
Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used in the research process, which ensures a comprehensive study of the issue. Within the framework of the quantitative research, statistical data processing and analysis methods were used. In particular, data grouping and systematization were carried out, time series analysis was carried out to study the dynamics of marriage statistics, as well as structural and comparative analysis to compare data from different periods. Average and relative indicators were used to characterize statistical indicators. In the qualitative part of the study, literature review and documentary analysis methods were used. The method of logical analysis and interpretation has also been used, which provides an explanation of the obtained statistical results and an assessment of their socio-demographic significance.
The ongoing socio-economic changes in Georgia, urbanization processes, and changes in value orientations have significantly affected the dynamics of marriage: the marriage rates of both young women and men have de-creased. A structural analysis of marriage was carried, as a result of which it was revealed that indicators of marriage at an older age have slightly increased, age-based analysis has revealed age imbalances in marriage. Among the factors affecting marriage, it is worth noting the increase in the level of education, family income, increased labor activity of women, transformation of thinking, etc.
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demographics, marriage, transformation, imbalance, analysis, trendHow to Cite
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