The Role of Religion in the Family Formation Processes of Young Adults • David Eggebeen, Pennsylvania State University ; Jeff Dew, Pennsylvania State University

Kin Connection: The Association between Parental Kin Involvement while Growing Up and Union Formation in Adulthood • Kelly Raley, University of Texas at Austin ; Charles E. Stokes, University of Texas at Austin

Children and the Union Formation Process: Using the NLSY79 to Examine Relationship Status for Men and Women over the Life Course • Carrie E. Spearin, Brown University

Desperation or Desire? The Role of Risk Aversion in Marriage • Christy Spivey, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)