The research note “Parents’ Chances of Re-partnering in a European Context” (2013), by Katya Ivanova, Matthijs Kalmijn, and Wilfred Uunk, examines the impact of children on the likelihood of men and women to form new co-residential partnerships after divorce. Using data from the Generations and Gender Survey in five European countries, the study finds that women are generally less likely to re-partner than men, especially when they have co-residential children. The age of the children and custodial arrangements significantly affect re-partnering chances. These findings suggest that children are a key factor in explaining gender disparities in re-partnering behavior, with policy implications for custodial regulations and parental support.
Ivanova, K., Kalmijn, M., & Uunk, W. (2013). Parents’ Chances of Re-partnering in a European Context. Generations & Gender Programme Research Note No. 02. Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute. Download
