Which of the following factors decreases the likelihood that a person will get a divorce?
Posted on October 30, 2012 11:06am Show
Updated 2020 – Divorce rates for most age groups have been dropping since the 1980’s. We took a closer look at specific divorce statistics for age and region, as well divorce prediction factors, the role of social media, and even celebrity divorce rates, to provide an interesting picture of divorce stats in the U.S. Need a Divorce Lawyer? Contact Us Online or Call (206) 625-9600 for a Consultation! Divorce Statistics in the U.S.Most people have heard the statistic that “50 percent of marriages end in divorce.” That stat originated in the 1980’s and researchers believe the rate of divorce has since steadily dropped. Today, it is thought approximately 42-45 percent[i] of marriages in the United States end in divorce (this does not include legal separations). When you break that down by number of marriages:
Another way to look at divorce statistics: In the United States, currently 22% of women and 21% of men have ever been divorced in their lives (divorced once or more) and 11% of women and 9% of men are currently divorced (not remarried).[ii] This graph looks at the age groups of those getting divorced:
Source: CDC, 2011 Interesting Divorce Facts
Divorce Statistics by State and RegionWhich states have the highest and lowest divorce rates?[viii] The 5 states with the lowest divorce rates (as of 2015) are:
The 5 states with the highest divorce rates are:
Which regions have the highest/lowest divorce rates?[ix] Nationally, 9.2 out of every 1,000 U.S. residents divorce every year. Regionally, the divorce rate is highest in the South and lowest in the Northeast:
Overall, people living in northeastern states have lower marriage and divorce rates. While those in southern states are more likely to get married, they also have higher divorce rates.[x] Voter data shows that "red" states (states that tend to vote for the Republican Party), have higher divorce rates than "blue" states (states that tend to vote for the Democratic Party). Statistics on the Likelihood of DivorceWhat increases your risk of divorce?
What decreases the likelihood of divorce?
Statistics on Divorce and Children
Stats on Social Media and Divorce [xxiv]
Stats on “Gray Divorce” [xxv]
Celebrity Divorce FactsMel and Robyn Gibson's divorce in 2009 is considered to be the largest celebrity divorce settlement, as Mel paid his ex $425 million. The celebrity who has been married and divorced the most is actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, who has been married nine times. Britney Spears holds the record for shortest celebrity marriage; her union with friend Jason Alexander lasted only 56 hours before it was annulled. Other short divorces include:
The “Real Housewives” franchise has an overall divorce rate of 35%.[xxvii] As of 2018, the newest series, Real Housewives of Dallas, has no divorces, while Real Housewives of D.C., cancelled after only one season, has a 100% divorce rate. Here’s how they all rank:
Contact McKinley Irvin to Learn More About DivorceDivorce statistics can highlight facets of divorce that follow unexpected trends. For a better understanding of the divorce process, visit McKinley Irvin's divorce blog. Sources: Time.com, ifstudies.org, thepublicdiscource.com, census.gov, cdc.gov, brandongaille.com, chicagotribune.com, National Vital Statistics System, theatlantic.com, Essentials of Sociology/James Henslin, pewresearch.org, contemporaryfamilies.org, vcu.edu, pewsocialtrends.org, scientificamerican.com, newsweek.com, Family Law Week (UK), Mashable, Slater and Gordon, GlobalWebIndex, The Fortino Group, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Associated Press, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, DOL.gov, AARP, Psychology Today, Gallup, Bowling Green State University, Experian Hitwise, “Breaking Up Is Hard to Count: The Rise of Divorce in the United States, 1980–2010” by Sheela Kennedy & Steven Ruggles, eonline.com [i] Source: https://ifstudies.org/blog/what-is-the-divorce-rate-anyway-around-42-percent-one-scholar-believes/ [ii] Source: http://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2015/12/15983/ [iii] Using data collected 2000-2014. Source: http://1.usa.gov/1dMPvI2 [iv] Source: https://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/p70-125.pdf [v] 2002, Source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/02news/div_mar_cohab.htm [vi] Source: http://brandongaille.com/20-noteworthy-statistics-of-blended-families/ [vii] Source: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-10-23/features/sc-fam-1023-divorce-reunite-20121023_1_divorce-process-couples-relationship [viii] Source: CDC/NCHS, National Vital Statistics System. No data for California, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, and Minnesota was available. [ix] Source: US Census, 2009. https://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-13.pdf [x] Source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/marriage_divorce_tables.htm [xi] Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/the-science-of-cohabitation-a-step-toward-marriage-not-a-rebellion/284512/ [xii] Source: https://content.stg-openclass.com/eps/sanvan/api/item/b24b022b-f37a-4b3e-80f7-1cbe688c8b4b/1/file/henslin_writing_space_prod_test03302015/OPS/text/chapter-12/ch22_sec_06.xhtml [xiii] Source: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/10/21/is-divorce-contagious/ [xiv] Source: https://contemporaryfamilies.org/impact-of-conservative-protestantism-on-regional-divorce-rates/ [xv] Source: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2501480 [xvi] Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/the-science-of-cohabitation-a-step-toward-marriage-not-a-rebellion/284512/ [xvii] Source: https://content.stg-openclass.com/eps/sanvan/api/item/b24b022b-f37a-4b3e-80f7-1cbe688c8b4b/1/file/henslin_writing_space_prod_test03302015/OPS/text/chapter-12/ch22_sec_06.xhtml [xviii] Source: https://content.stg-openclass.com/eps/sanvan/api/item/b24b022b-f37a-4b3e-80f7-1cbe688c8b4b/1/file/henslin_writing_space_prod_test03302015/OPS/text/chapter-12/ch22_sec_06.xhtml [xix] Source: https://content.stg-openclass.com/eps/sanvan/api/item/b24b022b-f37a-4b3e-80f7-1cbe688c8b4b/1/file/henslin_writing_space_prod_test03302015/OPS/text/chapter-12/ch22_sec_06.xhtml [xx] Source: http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/1-the-american-family-today/ [xxi] Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-divorce-bad-for-children/ [xxii] Source: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-divorce-bad-for-children/ [xxiii] Source: http://www.newsweek.com/divorce-new-rules-child-custody-83545 [xxiv] Sources: Family Law Week (UK), Mashable, Slater and Gordon, GlobalWebIndex, The Fortino Group, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Associated Press, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy [xxv] Sources: CDC.gov, DOL.gov, AARP, Psychology Today, Gallup, Bowling Green State University, Experian Hitwise [xxvi] Source: http://www.hist.umn.edu/~ruggles/Articles/breaking_up.pdf [xxvii] Source: https://www.eonline.com/news/567233/we-calculated-the-divorce-rate-for-every-real-housewives-show-and-the-results-will-blow-your-mind
Which of the following factors increases the possibility of divorce?Individual Characteristics Linked with Higher Rates of Divorce: Marrying at a young age (e.g., marrying younger than 22) Having less education (versus having a college degree) Having parents who divorced or who never married.
What kind of marriage is most vulnerable to divorce?Remarriages are about 2.5 times more likely to end in divorce than first marriages. People are living longer and are no longer satisfied with relationships deemed insufficient to meet their emotional needs.
What is most likely the most important factor in the increase in divorce over the past hundred years?- Perhaps most important factor in increase in divorce over last hundred years has been the greater social acceptance of divorce. Why do people get Divorced? - People who divorce and remarry are more likely to divorce again.
What might be one reason why researchers have difficulty calculating the rate of childlessness quizlet?What might be one reason why researchers have difficulty calculating the rate of childlessness? Women are having their first child at an older average age, making it difficult to decide at what point someone is childless.
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