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If you were advising a young man, which of the following ways of life would you recommend?
Recommended way of life for a young man · Asked in 1 wave, 1988 · 1,414 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Live alone | Live with posslq | Cohabitate, then marry | Marry | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 12% | 4% | 31% | 54% | 1414 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 12% | 8% | 46% | 34% | 337 | ±6 | |
| 30–44 | 7% | 4% | 40% | 49% | 464 | ±5 | |
| 45–64 |
General Social Survey 1988 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1988 | 1988-02-12 to 1988-04-26 | face to face | 1,481 | 1,414 |
| 14% |
| 1% |
| 17% |
| 68% |
| 330 |
| ±6 |
| 65+ | 17% | 0% | 11% | 72% | 280 | ±6 |