The Timing of Marriage and Union Dissolution
Our new report summarises the findings of Dr Harry Benson’s PhD thesis. You can download the full thesis via this link The benefits of marriage
June 15, 2026
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Understanding family stability and informing the debate about marriage and commitment.
Dr Harry Benson’s PhD Summary: ‘The Timing of Marriage and Union Dissolution’, our Research Director’s PhD Thesis.
At Marriage Foundation, our research focuses on understanding the realities of family stability and instability: what happens to couples and their children; who stays together; and why some relationships break down. By grounding the public conversation in evidence rather than assumption, our work helps build a clearer understanding of the measurable significance of marriage.
Our new report summarises the findings of Dr Harry Benson’s PhD thesis. You can download the full thesis via this link The benefits of marriage
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