OSAKA -- More than half of single people believe the nation's economic slump will make people postpone marriage plans, according to an online poll conducted by marriage information service company OMMG Inc.
In the July poll, which covers 200 men and 200 women aged 25 to 34 in Tokyo and Osaka, 55.5 percent of the men and 47 percent of the women said economic concerns will make people delay tying the knot, according to the Osaka-based company.
In contrast, 13.5 percent of men and 19 percent of women said the economy will encourage people to get married earlier than planned, while 31 percent of men and 34 percent of women said it would not affect marriage plans.
Asked how the economy has affected their marriage ideas, 55 percent of men said they are more concerned about their earning power while 48.5 percent said they are concerned about making financial plans. Respondents were allowed multiple choices.
Among women, 50 percent said the slump has made them interested in their partner's earning potential.
Nearly half -- 48 percent -- are concerned about their partner's ability to make financial plans.