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[Causes of divorce].
Wiadomosci Statystyczne (Warsaw, Poland : 1956)
|January 1, 1993
Summary
In Poland, women cited husbands' alcohol abuse, infidelity, and irresponsibility as top divorce causes. Men identified lack of understanding, infidelity, and parental influence as key reasons.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Family Studies
- Criminology
Context:
- 1991 survey data from Poland.
- Focus on marital dissolution and its underlying factors.
Purpose:
- To identify and compare the primary causes of divorce from both male and female perspectives.
- Analyze gendered perceptions of marital breakdown.
Summary:
- Women's primary divorce reasons included husbands' alcohol abuse, infidelity, lack of family interest, and irresponsibility.
- Men's key divorce factors were lack of understanding, infidelity, and external influences (primarily parents).
Impact:
- Highlights significant gender differences in attributing marital dissolution.
- Provides insights into societal factors influencing divorce in post-communist Poland.