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Regional Diffusion of Divorce in Turkey
Kim Caarls1, Helga A G de Valk1
1Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI)/Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen (KNAW)/University of Groningen (UG), Lange Houtstraat 19, 2511 CV The Hague, The Netherlands.
European Journal of Population = Revue Europeenne De Demographie
|October 13, 2018
Summary
Divorce rates in Turkey have risen significantly between 1973 and 2008, with regional variations. Urbanization and economic growth (GDP per capita) are key factors driving these changes in divorce patterns.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Economics
Background:
- Demographic transitions are well-documented in Western nations, but less so in countries like Turkey.
- While Turkish life courses are often considered traditional, divorce patterns and determinants remain understudied despite socioeconomic shifts.
- European demographic changes include an increased prevalence of divorce, prompting investigation into similar trends in Turkey.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze divorce levels and patterns among women in Turkey from 1973 to 2008.
- To investigate the influence of individual characteristics and regional context on divorce.
- To identify key socioeconomic and regional determinants of divorce in Turkey.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Demographic Health Surveys (2003/2008).
- Incorporated regional data on divorce rates, urbanization, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita.
- Applied a multilevel statistical approach, analyzing data across 12 distinct Turkish regions.
Main Results:
- Divorce levels in Turkey have increased over the study period (1973-2008).
- Significant regional variations in divorce prevalence persist.
- Urbanization and GDP per capita emerged as crucial determinants influencing divorce trends.
Conclusions:
- Socioeconomic and sociocultural factors significantly explain the observed trends in divorce.
- Increased urbanization and higher GDP per capita are strongly associated with a higher probability of divorce.
- Despite a general increase, regional disparities in divorce rates highlight the complex interplay of factors influencing marital dissolution in Turkey.
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