Drawing on the latest in social science as well as ancient wisdom, University of Virginia sociologist Brad Wilcox is dedicated to understanding and strengthening our most important institutions: marriage and family.
“Finally, a book from academia that tells the truth about the value of marriage. Based on sound research and real-life examples, Get Married calls for a return to the fundamental building block of a healthy society. I wish every adult in America could read this book.”
— GARY CHAPMAN, author of The 5 Love Languages
“A compelling read from the first page, showing that marriage, far from the happiness killer the media-verse makes it out to be, is instead consistently and solidly linked to more happiness and better mental health.”
— JEAN M. TWENGE, author of Generations:
The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents — and What They Mean for America's Future
“It's rare that someone offers a simple formula to improve happiness, health, and prosperity, but Brad Wilcox masterfully does just that in Get Married. Read this book and share its truths with the people you love.”
— ARTHUR C. BROOKS, Professor, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and #1 New York Times bestselling author
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Brad Wilcox
Brad Wilcox is Melville Foundation Jefferson Scholars Foundation University Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, Future of Freedom Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The author of Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization (HarperCollins, 2024), Wilcox studies marital quality, marital stability, and the impact of strong and stable marriages upon men, women, and children. The author and editor of six books, Wilcox has written for scientific journals such as The American Sociological Review and The Journal of Marriage and Family, as well as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and National Review. A Connecticut native, he now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with his wife and family.
In The News
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PBS, Political divides cut through marriages and families in the run-up to the 2024 election, March 14, 2024
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Dad Saves America, "Andrew Tate, Pearl Davis, The Case for Marriage", February 2024
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AEI: Is Getting Married a Good Idea? In 60 seconds, February 2024
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KSL Sunday Edition with Boyd Matheson, January 2024
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One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, Fox News, February 14, 2024
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Do Americans Need To "Get Married," with Brad Wilcox (IFS), Kate Bachelder Odell (WSJ), February 26, 2024
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Huckabee, TBN, February 17, 2024
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UVA Law School: Mammon or Marriage? How to Maximize Happiness in Life and Love, with Brad Wilcox and Wendy Wang, January 2024
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BYU Speech, "Get Married," December 2023
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The Case for We-Before-Me, Conversations with John Anderson, January 2023
Articles
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‘Get Married’ and ‘Family Unfriendly’ Review: The Case for Wedlock
Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2024 -
‘I Said, What’s Your Plan About Marriage and Dating? And There Was Silence.’
The New York Times, February 26, 2024 -
Does Marriage Really Bring People Happiness? A Discussion
TIME, February 20, 2024 -
Why You Should Get Married
The Free Press, February 14, 2024 -
Want To Slash Your Risk For Divorce? Start Going To Church
Brad Wilcox, The Federalist, February 14, 2024 -
Valentine’s Day marred by loneliness crisis
Brad Wilcox, Unherd, February 14, 2024 -
The case for marriage: Science says it’s the key to happiness
Lois Collins, Deseret News, February 12, 2024 -
The Data-Backed Case for Marriage
Christianity Today, February 13, 2024 -
The Awfulness of Elite Hypocrisy on Marriage
The Atlantic, February 13, 2024 -
Don't Buy the Soulmate Myth
Brad Wilcox, The Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2024 -
To Be Happy, Marriage Matters More Than Career
Opinion: David Brooks, The New York Times, August 17, 2023
Podcasts
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Professor: Get Married, Stay Married: A Recipe for Health, Wealth and Happiness
Lauren Green's Lighthouse Faith, February 18, 2024 -
Podcast #967: Busting the Myths of Marriage — Why Getting Hitched Still Matters
The Art of Manliness Podcast, February 14, 2024 -
Why Your Community Needs Healthy Marriages
Gospelbound, February 2024 -
Want to Revitalize and Help Heal the Country? Brad Wilcox Says, "Get Married"
Inside Sources, February 2024 -
Can this one civic institution save civilization? Brad Wilcox on his new book: Get Married
Defending Ideas, February 2024 -
Brad Wilcox: Skip the Chocolates and Get Married
She Thinks Podcast, February 2024 -
Episode 662: Brad Wilcox on Get Married
Newt's World, February 2024 -
Are Married People Happier? (With Dr. Brad Wilcox)
The Overthinkers, February 2024 -
Brad Wilcox
Conversations with Consequences TCA, December 2023 -
Brad Wilcox on Recovering Marriage, Children, and the Keys to Happiness
Conservative Conversations with ISI, August 2023 -
S6E4: Brad Wilcox, The Role of Family in Social Progress and Challenges
The Free Mind Podcast, August 2023
