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Economic dependency and divorce: implications for the private sphere.

R Clark

    International Journal of Sociology of the Family
    |April 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Economic dependency reduces women's likelihood of divorce by limiting public sphere access. Socioeconomic development, contrary to some findings, is positively linked to divorce rates across 51 nations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Economics
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • Economic dependency can limit women's autonomy and public sphere participation.
    • Traditional gender roles often confine women to the private sphere, impacting their choices.
    • Existing research presents varied findings on the relationship between socioeconomic development and divorce.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between economic dependency and the likelihood of divorce.
    • To investigate the association between socioeconomic development and divorce rates.
    • To challenge and offer alternative perspectives to recent findings on divorce and development.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from 51 diverse nations.
    • Application of multiple regression analysis to test hypotheses.
    Keywords:
    Demographic FactorsDivorce--determinantsEconomic DevelopmentEconomic FactorsInequalitiesNuptialityPolitical FactorsPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPowerSex FactorsSocial DevelopmentSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusWomen's StatusWorld

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  • Examination of the impact of economic dependency and public/private sphere access on divorce.

    • Main Results:

    • Economic dependency significantly reduces the likelihood of women seeking divorce.
    • Socioeconomic development demonstrates a linear and positive association with increased divorce rates.
    • Findings support the arguments that restricted public sphere access curtails divorce initiation.

    Conclusions:

    • Economic dependency acts as a barrier to divorce, particularly for women.
    • Socioeconomic development is a key factor positively correlating with divorce rates globally.
    • Policy implications may involve promoting economic independence for women to enhance agency in marital dissolution.