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Economic consequences of marital dissolution for blacks.

G E Pollock, A L Stroup

    Journal of Divorce & Remarriage
    |January 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    Divorce significantly lowers family income for both men and women, particularly impacting black individuals across most socioeconomic statuses. This economic decline after divorce warrants policy consideration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Economics
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • The economic consequences of divorce, particularly for women, have been a subject of ongoing research.
    • Previous studies, like Weitzman's, suggest a general decline in economic well-being post-divorce.
    • The specific economic impact on Black individuals and across various socioeconomic statuses requires further detailed analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the economic impact of divorce on men and women, with a specific focus on Black survey respondents.
    • To compare the family incomes of divorced individuals with their married counterparts across five socioeconomic status categories.
    • To investigate the statistical significance of marital status on family income after divorce.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of family incomes between divorced and married individuals.
    Keywords:
    AmericasBlacksCultural BackgroundDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDivorceEconomic FactorsEthnic GroupsIncomeNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaNuptialityPolicyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusUnited States

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  • Statistical analysis, including t-tests, to determine income differences.
  • Regression analysis to assess the impact of marital status and control variables on family income.

    • Main Results:

    • Family incomes for both divorced men and women were found to be lower than those of their married counterparts across most socioeconomic status categories.
    • Marital status was a statistically significant predictor of family income for females in four out of five socioeconomic status categories.
    • The marital status variable was not statistically significant for males in any of the socioeconomic status categories.

    Conclusions:

    • Divorce leads to a measurable economic decline for both genders in the United States.
    • The economic vulnerability following divorce disproportionately affects women, especially across higher socioeconomic strata.
    • Policy interventions may be necessary to mitigate the adverse economic effects of divorce, particularly for women and Black individuals.