How does marital longevity relate to racial background?

• A. Marital longevity varies across different racial backgrounds.
• B. It is the same across all racial backgrounds.
• C. It is longer for all White couples.
• D. It is shorter for all non-White couples.

Answer: (A)

Marital longevity is shaped by a range of factors that differ across racial backgrounds, including economic resources, education, social support, cultural and family norms, and experiences like discrimination and stress. Because these conditions are not the same for everyone, the typical duration of marriages and the likelihood of staying married can vary between racial groups. There isn’t a single universal pattern that applies to all couples.

The other ideas assume a uniform outcome—either no differences or that one race consistently has longer or shorter marriages. Those oversimplify reality, ignoring the diverse experiences and factors that influence marital stability across different communities.