Delayed Marriage as a Reflexive Life-Course Decision: A Qualitative Extension of Oppenheimer's Marriage Timing Theory in Sri Lanka
Abstract
This study examines the factors influencing delayed marriage among Sri Lankan women using Oppenheimer’s Marriage Timing Theory. Delayed marriage has become an emerging social trend in many developing societies, including Sri Lanka, reflecting changing economic conditions, expanded educational opportunities, and evolving socio-cultural expectations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Marriage and Family Dynamics
Family Dynamics and Relationships
Gender
Labor
and Family Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset