The collection of marital status data in Botswana: A review of the 'living together' category

Zitha Mokomane

doi:10.1007/BF03031869

The collection of marital status data in Botswana: A review of the 'living together' category

Zitha Mokomane^*

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This paper reviews the definitions used in Botswana to measure the 'living together' category which is meant to capture information on cohabitation. Using data from the 2001 census and the 1996 Family and Health Survey, it illuminates some of the measurement complexities and inaccuracies that may arise from application of current definitions. A number of approaches and strategies designed to improve the measurement of cohabitation are suggested.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	83-90
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Population Research
Volume	23
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03031869
Publication status	Published - May 2006
Externally published	Yes

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