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[More separations than divorces].
Maandstatistiek Van De Bevolking (Hague, Netherlands : 1982)
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Divorce rates in the Netherlands are stable, but separations are increasing. This trend is driven by more cohabitation and higher separation rates among cohabiting couples compared to married ones.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Family Studies
Context:
- Dutch divorce rates have remained stable since the mid-1980s.
- There is a notable increase in couple separations, encompassing both marriage and cohabitation.
- Societal trends indicate a rise in cohabitation among women.
Purpose:
- To analyze the trends in divorce and separation rates in the Netherlands.
- To identify the factors contributing to the increasing number of couple separations.
- To compare the stability of cohabiting unions versus marriages.
Summary:
- While divorce rates are stable, separations are rising due to increased cohabitation.
- Cohabiting couples exhibit a significantly higher likelihood of separation than married couples.
- For women born in the early 1950s, 1 in 5 experienced separation by age 38, compared to 1 in 7 experiencing divorce.
- For women born in the early 1960s, separation rates by age 28 (17%) far exceeded divorce rates (4%).
Impact:
- Highlights the evolving nature of couple dissolution in the Netherlands.
- Provides insights into the differing stability of cohabitation versus marriage.
- Informs social policy and family support services regarding contemporary relationship structures.