Determinants of short-term fluctuations in nuptiality in Sweden, 1751–1913
- 1 May 1988
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in European Journal of Population
- Vol. 3 (2) , 203-232
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01796776
Abstract
This study examines the determinants of short-term fluctuations in nuptiality in Sweden from 1751 to 1913, using ARIMA models. The analysis is carried out first for the entire period, and then separately for the two sub-periods 1751–1850 and 1851–1913. The timing of the relationship studied is found to differ between the two sub-periods, although the following general patterns prevailed throughout the period 1751–1913: both better economic conditions (good harvests and lower rye prices) and higher mortality (leading to more remarriages, and enabling first marriages through inheritance) were followed by higher nuptiality. In addition, emigration of single persons after 1850 was inversely related to nuptiality. Cet article étudie les déterminants des fluctuations conjoncturelles de la nuptialité en Suède, de 1751 à 1913, à l'aide des modèles ARIMA. L'analyse porte d'abord sur l'ensemble de la période 1751–1913, puis sur les deux sous-période 1751–1850 et 1851–1913. Dans ces deux sous-périodes, la chronologie des relations étudiées est différente, mais les structures générales sont semblables : une amélioration des conditions économiques (bonnes récoltes et bas prix du seigle) et une hausse de la mortalité (qui rend le remariage plus fréquent et favorise le premier mariage par l'intermédiaire de l'héritage) ont été suivies d'une hausse de la nuptialité. De plus, à partir de 1850, l'émigration des célibataires a eu une relation négative avec la nuptialité.Keywords
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