Citation
D'Souza, Rhiannon A. (2010). First union formation and change in body mass index: Variations by union type, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
2010 Add Health Users Conference. Bethesda, MD: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina Population Center.
Abstract
Using Wave III and Wave IV of Add Health, I plan to examine variations in the relationship between first union formation and change in BMI. Specific research questions will examine 1) whether the relationship between transition into first union and change in BMI is moderated by the type of union one transitions into (i.e. marriage versus cohabitation); 2) whether the relationship between transition into first union and change in BMI is moderated by baseline SES; 3) whether the relationship between transition into first union and change in BMI differs by race/ethnicity; and 4) whether any racial/ethnic differences in the relationship between transition into first union and change in BMI are explained by baseline SES. To examine these research questions, I will utilize change score models with interaction terms to test potential moderators. Union type will include categories for single (never cohabited or married), cohabiting, married (no prior cohabitation), and married (with prior cohabitation). Baseline SES will be operationalized with four indicators measured prior to the union: total household income, educational attainment, employment status, and home ownership. Race/ethnicity will include categories for non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, non-Hispanic Asian, and Hispanic.
URL
https://addhealth.cpc.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/docs/news/FINAL%202010%20Add%20Health%20Users%20Conference%20Abstracts.pdfKeyword(s)
Weight BMI
Reference Type
Conference proceeding
Book Title
2010 Add Health Users Conference
Author(s)
D'Souza, Rhiannon A.
Year Published
2010
Publisher
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina Population Center
City of Publication
Bethesda, MD
Reference ID
6453
