Reproductive time lost through marital dissolution in metropolitan Latin America

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Abstract
Reproductive time lost through marital dissolution is a potential factor in decreased fertility. This study of survey data from 6 Latin America metropolitan areas shows that, among variables examined, type of marital union is the primary determinant of reproductive time lost. Appreciably more reproductive time is lost from consensual unions than from legal ones. This difference cannot be explained by such social-background characteristics as a woman''s place of birth or educational attainment.