Muriithi, Joan KabariaNgige, Lucy WMugenda, Olive M2023-08-032023-08-032011Muriithi, J., Ngige, L., & Mugenda, O. (2011). Factors associated with cohabitation among university students in Nairobi, Kenya. Revista de Investigacion Social, 6(9), 109-136.en trámite (folio núm. 295/08).http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/26514ArticleCohabitation is emerging as an important factor in mate-selection in many societies in Kenya. This study focused on cohabitation among university students in Nairobi. The objectives included: determining the prevalence of cohabitation and establishing the relationship between students’ attributes, family background and social factors and cohabitation. Methodology was guided by Brofenbrenner’s ecological model of human development. A survey of 176 students from one public university in Kenya was conducted. Results showed that the prevalence of cohabitation was 27.4%. The significant factors that influenced cohabitation included fathers’ occupation (p = 0.016), mothers’ occupation (p = 0.029), parents’ residence (p = 0.000), family income (p = 0.000) and peer influence (p = 0.000). However, the factors of students’ age and sex were not significantly related to cohabitation. Implications for family life education, reproductive health and strengthening of students’ guidance and counseling services were included.encohabitationpremarital relationshipsmate-selectiondatingcourtshipcome-we-stay marriagesArticle