The next study that we reviewed also explored increased unemployment rates as potential cause for increased divorce rates. This study was conducted by Roy (2011) and included not only married couples but those cohabitating as well. While we are not interested in cohabitating couples this study did support our hypothesis as Roy (2011) found that overall increased unemployment rates are directly and positively related to divorce rates. The results of this study fit in nicely with Kawata’s as both determined that there is a positive relationship between unemployment rate and divorce rate.
As our research has continued we have brainstormed several other possible variables that may impact divorce rate. These include emotional and intellectual intimacy as well as law changes in regards to divorce. We suggest that increased emotional and intellectual intimacy in a partnership would decrease the likelihood divorce while more lenient divorce laws lead to higher divorce rates. These are several areas we plan to investigate in our upcoming blogs.
Roy, S. (2011). Unemployment rate and divorce. Economic Record, 87(S1), 56-79. Doi:10.1111/j.1475- 4932.2011.00746.x
As our research has continued we have brainstormed several other possible variables that may impact divorce rate. These include emotional and intellectual intimacy as well as law changes in regards to divorce. We suggest that increased emotional and intellectual intimacy in a partnership would decrease the likelihood divorce while more lenient divorce laws lead to higher divorce rates. These are several areas we plan to investigate in our upcoming blogs.
Roy, S. (2011). Unemployment rate and divorce. Economic Record, 87(S1), 56-79. Doi:10.1111/j.1475- 4932.2011.00746.x
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