Jonathan Wörn, Author at N-IUSSP

Health and mortality

Health before and after union dissolution among mothers, fathers and children

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 Øystein Kravdal and Jonathan Wörn

Europe, Family, Norway, Separations

Norwegian register data indicate that parents’ mental health deteriorates prior to union dissolution but improves afterwards. In contrast, Øystein Kravdal and Jonathan Wörn note, children seem to experience a continued … Read more

Families and households

The mental health benefits of cohabitation and marriage in Norway

July 18, 2022 Øystein Kravdal, Jonathan Wörn and Bjørn-Atle Reme

Family, Health, Marriage, Norway

A Norwegian register analysis with control for time-constant individual characteristics shows an association between cohabitation and declining use of primary health care for mental diseases. However, the decline largely occurs … Read more