Gautier, Svarer, and Teulings (2009) used a timing-of-events method to research the potential correlation between the divorce rate and urban versus rural living. Danish register data was utilized to examine couples whose marriages began in the city and the difference between those who remained in the city and those who chose to move out of urban areas (Gautier et al., 2009). Gautier et al. (2009) found that “those couples who remain in the city have a 23% higher divorce rate than those who move out” (p. 439). Gautier et al. (2009) hypothesized that couples who met in the city were more selective in their partner selection as there is a higher contact rate due to high population density in the city. As Gautier et al. (2009) examined the results they examined the possibility that moving could increase the likelihood of divorce. No significant relationship between moving and divorce were found in the results (Gautier et al, 2009). The researchers’ results “do not suggest that increased urbanization will imply more divorces in the future” (p. 453). This was concluded as it was found that the reason behind reported higher divorce rate in the city was due to sorting of couples in rural areas with relatively more stable relationships.
This is the first study of its sort that we examined. In comparison to the other studies we examined, this particular one stands out because it focused on such a different dependent variable. Through our research on the subject of divorce and its potential causes, we have learned a great deal about the field of study. There are numerous causes for each divorce; these studies simply help us gain a better understanding of why the divorce rate in the United States may be so high. Future research in the area is sure to occur and add to the current knowledge base while hopefully, also helping marriage become stronger and less likely to end in divorce. If we know what causes divorce and gain a better understanding of it, we may be able to treat the cause and stop some divorces from needing to occur.
Gautier, P. A., Svarer, M., & Teulings, C. N. (2009). Sin city? Why is the divorce rate higher in urban areas?. The Scandinavian Journal of Economics 111(3), 439-456. doi 10.1111/j.1467- 9442.2009.01571.x
This is the first study of its sort that we examined. In comparison to the other studies we examined, this particular one stands out because it focused on such a different dependent variable. Through our research on the subject of divorce and its potential causes, we have learned a great deal about the field of study. There are numerous causes for each divorce; these studies simply help us gain a better understanding of why the divorce rate in the United States may be so high. Future research in the area is sure to occur and add to the current knowledge base while hopefully, also helping marriage become stronger and less likely to end in divorce. If we know what causes divorce and gain a better understanding of it, we may be able to treat the cause and stop some divorces from needing to occur.
Gautier, P. A., Svarer, M., & Teulings, C. N. (2009). Sin city? Why is the divorce rate higher in urban areas?. The Scandinavian Journal of Economics 111(3), 439-456. doi 10.1111/j.1467- 9442.2009.01571.x
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