title: [Changes in marriage patterns in Java].
abstract: "The paper reviews the changes that have taken place in the marriage pattern among rural Javanese. Low age at marriage and decision regarding marriage made by the parents were the norms in the past. Consummation of marriage was frequently delayed.  Although marriage has been highly valued in the society, [the] divorce rate was high.  With the advance of education and social progress in general, changes have taken place. Age at marriage has gone up, parental role in marital decision making has declined and the divorce rate has dropped significantly." (SUMMARY IN ENG)
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singarimbun
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D001519:Behavior; D003657:Decision Making; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004243:Divorce; D004467:Economics; D004522:Educational Status; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005195:Family Relations; D007214:Indonesia; D008393:Marriage; D010290:Parents; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D012424:Rural Population; D012922:Social Change; D012923:Social Class; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
keywords: Arranged Marriage; Asia; Behavior; Decision Making; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Divorce; Economic Factors; Educational Status--changes; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Relationships; Indonesia; Marriage; Marriage Age; Marriage Patterns--changes; Nuptiality; Parents; Population; Population Characteristics; Rural Population; Social Change; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status; Southeastern Asia