Geography Matters: Patterns of Spatial Homogamy in the Netherlands.

The article focuses on the spatial homogamy in the Netherlands. It explores the study on the role of geographical distance in partner choice in the country. It states that the spatial homogamy was measured by distance calculation before cohabitation between partners. The study shows that geography and demographic factors has influencing person to engage in spatial homogamy, and as the age increases, there is also an increase in spatial homogamy. Spatial pattern homogamy were also offered. The study also shows that partners founds an increasing shorter distance as urbanisation increases. Tables and charts are presented.