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What percentage of third marriages typically end in divorce?

  • 74% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 40%
  • 60%

Which demographic factor shows that a significant portion of divorces occur within the first four years of marriage?

  • 1 in 4 marriages survive the first five years
  • 1 in 3 divorces occur in the first four years (correct)
  • 1 in 2 divorces happen in the first four years
  • 1 in 5 marriages are disrupted in the first two years

What is the average duration of a second marriage before divorce occurs?

  • 5 years
  • 7 years (correct)
  • 8 years
  • 6 years

What sociocultural factor contributes to the rising divorce rate among modern marriages?

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Which group of couples has the lowest divorce rate?

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What significant change occurred in Mexico regarding divorce in 2008?

<p>Unilateral divorce was first approved. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Ireland finally legalize divorce?

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What is the primary reason cited for couples to divorce?

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What does the term 'silver divorce' refer to?

<p>Divorce rates among elderly populations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about marital separation?

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What is the primary custody arrangement in today's divorce cases?

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What is the traditional perception of custody decisions made in the 18th and 19th centuries?

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Which life event was found to have a surprisingly diverse impact on life satisfaction after divorce?

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Why do many individuals have difficulty adjusting after a divorce?

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What is a significant consequence of divorce on children’s living conditions?

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Which factor has NOT been identified as a cause for relationship breakdown?

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What is one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse in relationships?

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Which statement about the economic consequences of divorce is true?

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Which demographic change is associated with increased divorce rates in recent years?

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What percentage of divorces occur in couples aged 25 to 39 years old?

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What proportion of marriages is estimated to last an average of 8 years?

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Which sociocultural factor contributes significantly to the decision to divorce in modern society?

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Which demographic group of couples has a higher likelihood of divorce?

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What time frame encompasses 1 in 3 divorces occurring after marriage?

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What are the common options available for non-Muslims in the Philippines facing divorce?

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What makes a 'silver divorce' increasingly common in modern times?

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Which demographic group in the Philippines is legally allowed to divorce?

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What is a major predictor of divorce identified in Gottman's research?

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What trend has been observed in divorce rates following the introduction of unilateral divorce laws in Mexico?

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What is the main consequence of marital separation according to the findings presented?

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Which two factors prominently influence the impact of life events on individuals, according to the study?

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What statement describes custody decisions from the 1970s to the present?

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What is the standard of living outcome post-divorce for all parties involved?

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What is typically seen as a common reason for relationship breakdown?

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How do emotional and sexual intimacy changes impact relationships?

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What is a major consequence of the Catholic Church's influence on divorce legislation?

<p>Reduced public support for divorce (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the impact of divorce on children's living situations?

<p>Children living with single mothers face higher poverty rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What relationships aspect often contributes to couples leading parallel lives without connection?

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Flashcards

Divorce Rate

The percentage of marriages that end in divorce.

Vulnerability Period

The first four years of marriage are statistically the most likely time for divorce to occur.

Divorce Divide

Couples with less education are more likely to divorce compared to couples with college degrees.

Individualism and Divorce

The rise of individualism contributes to higher divorce rates as people prioritize personal fulfillment over marital commitment.

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Women's Economic Independence

Women's increased financial independence has contributed to higher divorce rates, as they are less reliant on marriage for financial security.

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No-Fault Divorce

A divorce where neither partner needs to prove fault (e.g., adultery or abuse) to end the marriage. It's a unilateral decision, meaning one partner can initiate the process without the other's consent.

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Joint Custody

A legal arrangement where both parents share the rights and responsibilities for making decisions about their child's health, education, and welfare, even though they may live in separate households.

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Legal Separation

A legal process where a couple separates but remains legally married. It allows for financial and legal separation without dissolving the marriage.

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Sole Custody

A legal arrangement where one parent has the sole right and responsibility to make decisions about their child's life, while the other parent may have visitation rights.

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Physical Custody

Determines where the child lives. In sole physical custody, the child lives with one parent, while in joint physical custody, the child lives with both parents.

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Silver Divorce

Divorce occurring later in life, often after a long marriage, typically among individuals aged 58-76, reflecting a trend towards increased divorce rates among older couples.

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4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Gottman's term for four communication patterns that predict marital distress: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling.

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Emotional Distance

A decline in emotional intimacy and connection between partners, often characterized by a lack of shared experiences, conflicting goals, or unresolved issues.

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5:1 Ratio

Gottman's research suggests that happy couples maintain a 5:1 ratio of positive interactions (like praise, affection) to negative interactions (like criticism, sarcasm).

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The Trouble with Averages in Divorce

Mancini's research shows that divorce impacts individuals in a wide variety of ways, with some experiencing a decline in life satisfaction, others an improvement, and many staying relatively the same.

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Divorce's Impact on Life Satisfaction

Research shows that divorce has a diverse impact on life satisfaction, with a smaller percentage experiencing a decline, and a smaller percentage experiencing an improvement, while the majority experience little or no change.

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Economic Consequences of Divorce

Divorce often leads to a decline in the standard of living for both parties involved, and for children, it increases the likelihood of living in poverty, particularly for single-parent households.

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Custody Decisions: Best Interest of the Child

Modern court rulings prioritize the child's well-being when determining custody arrangements, seeking to ensure a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for the child.

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Joint Legal Custody - Communication & Cooperation

Joint legal custody requires parents to communicate and cooperate effectively to make decisions about their child's health, education, and welfare.

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Divorce Vulnerability

The first four years of marriage are the most vulnerable to divorce, with about one in three divorces happening during this period.

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Divorce Divide: Education

Couples with less education are more likely to divorce than those with college degrees, highlighting the impact of social and economic factors.

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Women's Economic Independence and Divorce

As women become more financially independent, they are less reliant on marriage for financial security, which has been linked to an increase in divorce rates.

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Joint vs. No-Fault Divorce in Mexico

Mexico transitioned from requiring mutual agreement for divorce to allowing unilateral (no-fault) divorce in 2008, leading to a significant increase in divorce rates.

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Legal Divorce: Late Adopter Countries

Countries like Italy, Brazil, and Spain were slow to legalize divorce due to strong opposition from the Catholic Church.

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Divorce in the Philippines

Divorce remains illegal for most Filipinos, but Muslim citizens can divorce, and others can seek legal separation or annulment, which are often complex and expensive.

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Top Reasons for Divorce

Common causes include infidelity, chronic conflict, major life changes, and emotional distance, with the latter being the most prevalent.

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Relationship Breakdown: Dating & Cohabitation

Lack of relationship development during dating and the 'inertia effect' of cohabitation can contribute to a lack of commitment and increased conflict.

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Relationship Breakdown: Small Differences & Conflicts

Small disputes and conflicts can outweigh positive behaviors, creating distance and negativity within a relationship.

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Relationship Breakdown: Emotional & Sexual Intimacy

Declining intimacy, both emotional and physical, can weaken the bond between partners.

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Relationship Breakdown: 5:1 Ratio

Happy couples maintain a 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions, while unhealthy couples have a lower ratio.

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Relationship Breakdown: Parallel Lives

Couples leading separate lives without connection or shared experiences contribute to a lack of intimacy and understanding.

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Relationship Breakdown: 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling are destructive communication patterns that predict marital distress.

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Relationship Breakdown: Negative Sentiment Override

When negative emotions and patterns dominate a relationship, it becomes difficult for couples to see or respond to positive interactions.

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The Rise of the 'Silver Divorce'

Divorce among older couples is becoming more common due to factors like longer lifespans, emotional distance, and increased financial independence for women.

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Divorce's Impact on Life Satisfaction: The Trouble with Averages

Research shows that divorce can have varied impacts on life satisfaction, with some individuals experiencing a decline, others an improvement, and many experiencing no significant change.

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Divorce's Economic Consequences

Divorce can lead to a decline in the standard of living for both parties, and children are more likely to experience poverty, especially in single-parent families.

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Custody Arrangements: Legal & Physical

Legal custody determines decision-making rights, while physical custody determines where the child resides.

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Study Notes

Divorce Rates and Statistics

  • Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce.
  • First marriages have a 40% divorce rate.
  • Second marriages have a 60% divorce rate.
  • Third marriages have a 74% divorce rate.
  • The average duration of a first marriage is 8 years.
  • The average duration of a second marriage is 7 years.
  • Vulnerability to disruption is highest in the first four years, with 1/3 of divorces occurring within that time frame. Another 1/3 of divorces occur in the next five years.
  • Divorce is most prevalent among those aged 25-39 (60%).
  • Wives initiate divorce proceedings in about two-thirds of cases.
  • College-educated couples have a 25% divorce rate.
  • Couples with less education have a 50% divorce rate.

Demographic Factors in Divorce

  • Factors contributing to divorce vary, but vulnerability to disruption is particularly high in the initial years of marriage.
  • The first four years of marriage see the greatest risk of divorce, with approximately one-third of all divorces occurring within this period.

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Divorce

  • Increased individualism, leading some to leave marriages that do not meet all their needs.
  • Less traditional religious views on marriage.
  • Reduced tolerance of poor marriages, contrasted with previous generations.
  • Increased economic independence of women.
  • No-fault divorce laws, easing the process of divorce.
  • Mexican divorce laws: Legal since 1917, Mutual agreement needed until 2008, City of Mexico first to allow no-fault, 17/31 states have followed, resulting in a 26% divorce increase.
  • Countries with later legal divorce: significant opposition from the Catholic Church. Italy (1971), Brazil (1977), Spain (1981), Argentina (1987), Ireland (1997), Chile (2004), Malta (2011)
  • Philippines' legal history: Divorce was historically common before being colonized. In 1521, colonization by Spain and the Catholic Church significantly impacted divorce practices. It remained illegal until recent bills.

Philippines Divorce - Current Status

  • Divorce is legal for Muslim citizens in the Philippines (11% of population).
  • Non-Muslim divorce options: legal separation (no remarriage), church or civil annulment (expensive and slow).
  • This creates contradictions between religious views, cultural norms of male power, and relationships' consequences. A significant result is a large number of "illegitimate" children.

Reasons for Divorce

  • Affairs (1/3 of cases).
  • Chronic conflict.
  • Major life events (illness, job changes, children leaving home).
  • Emotional distance (inability to resolve key differences) is the most common reason.

Relationship Breakdown

  • Lack of effective relationship development during dating, leading to inertia and lack of commitment (cohabitation).
  • Conflicts outweighing positives, leading to increasing distance.
  • Diminishing emotional and sexual intimacy.
  • Failure to maintain a healthy 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions.
  • Parallel lives without connection.
  • Negative sentiment override.

The Rise of "Silver Divorce"

  • Divorce in later years is becoming more common.
  • Reasons: increased longevity, emotional distance, completion of joint work parenting, increased financial autonomy for women.
  • Particularly impactful among baby boomers (58-76), with divorce rates increasing as couples age.

Gottman's Research and Predictors of Divorce

  • Criticism, defensiveness, contempt are significant predictors of divorce.
  • Antidotes include complaint, accepting responsibility, and appreciation.

Adjusting to Divorce: Impact and Variability

  • The impact of divorce on life satisfaction varies greatly.
  • Reliance on averages masks individual differences in response to life events and acute stressors.
  • Major life events can result in positive or negative outcomes for different people.

Marital Separation

  • Likelihood of repair is lower.
  • Half of separations end within a month with regret.
  • Almost no marriages are resumed after 8 months of separation.
  • 1/3 of separated couples remain married.
  • Separation often weakens the marriage, leading to divorce in 2/3 of cases.

Economic Consequences of Divorce

  • Divorce generally leads to a decline in the standard of living across all parties involved.
  • Children in single-mother households face high poverty rates (22%).
  • A smaller number (4%) of married couples also experience poverty.

Custody and Courts

  • Historical trends of custody: Sole custody to fathers, and later sole custody to mothers.
  • Modern trends: Best interest of the child statutes, joint legal custody (most common).

Custody Arrangements

  • Legal custody: Sole or joint, outlining decision-making rights.
  • Physical custody: Sole or joint, referring to where a child resides and visitation.

Court Custody Decisions

  • Parental agreements, or judicial decisions based on factors like child's age, health, parental capacities, violence history, child attachment, and educational needs.

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Test your knowledge on divorce rates and the statistics surrounding marriage breakdowns. This quiz covers key figures and demographic factors that influence divorce rates, helping you understand the complexities of marital relationships. See how much you know about the trends in marriage and divorce.

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