title: The new couples:  number, characteristics and attitudes.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Leridon
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Villeneuve-gokalp
mesh_terms: D019049:Developed Countries; D005060:Europe; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005602:France; D007086:Illegitimacy; D008393:Marriage; D012940:Social Problems
keywords: Consensual Union; Couples; Developed Countries; Europe; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; France; Illegitimacy; Marriage; Marriage Patterns; Mediterranean Countries; Nuptiality; Social Problems; Western Europe