The empty nest transition
a. developed in the 20th century as people began to live longer and have fewer children
b. is generally exceptionally stressful and associated with high divorce rates.
c. is usually marked by decreased marital satisfaction.
d. is associated with less equitable role divisions in marriage.
a
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