Which of the Following Best Represents the Findings of Rusconi's

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the findings of Rusconi's (2004) study comparing German and Italian patterns of young adults leaving the home of origin when they married?

• A) The minority of young adults left home prior to marriage.
• B) All of the young adults left home prior to marriage.
• C) More rural and Southern Italians stayed home while others left home prior to marriage.
• D) Italians were more likely than Germans to leave home and live alone prior to marriage.

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