To say that nearly half of all first marriages end in divorce sounds a lot like saying marriage is just a game of chance. But a lot of research has identified various factors that are associated with a higher risk for divorce. So some people actually have a low risk of divorce while others have a high risk.
Young age. Marriage at a very young age increases the likelihood of divorce, especially in the early years of marriage. Those who marry in their teens have much higher divorce rates. By about age 21 or 22, however, that risk goes down dramatically. The average age at first marriage for Utah is 22 for women and 23 for men.
Less education. Researchers have estimated that individuals who have some college education (vs. not finishing high school) have a lower chance of divorce, Less income. Closely related to education is income. Finances can be stressful. Apparently having at least a modest income can help couples avoid stresses that can lead to divorce.
Couples who live together before marriage appear to have a much higher chance of divorce if they marry. However, this risk is mostly for those who live together with more than one partner. Most only live together with one partner (whom they later marry) and these couples don’t seem to be at a lot greater risk for divorce. The idea that living together before marriage increases your risk for divorce goes against a lot of common beliefs that it is a good way to get to know each other better and prepare for marriage.
Source : www.divorce.usu.edu/files/uploads/Lesson3.pdf
Young age. Marriage at a very young age increases the likelihood of divorce, especially in the early years of marriage. Those who marry in their teens have much higher divorce rates. By about age 21 or 22, however, that risk goes down dramatically. The average age at first marriage for Utah is 22 for women and 23 for men.
Less education. Researchers have estimated that individuals who have some college education (vs. not finishing high school) have a lower chance of divorce, Less income. Closely related to education is income. Finances can be stressful. Apparently having at least a modest income can help couples avoid stresses that can lead to divorce.
Couples who live together before marriage appear to have a much higher chance of divorce if they marry. However, this risk is mostly for those who live together with more than one partner. Most only live together with one partner (whom they later marry) and these couples don’t seem to be at a lot greater risk for divorce. The idea that living together before marriage increases your risk for divorce goes against a lot of common beliefs that it is a good way to get to know each other better and prepare for marriage.
Source : www.divorce.usu.edu/files/uploads/Lesson3.pdf
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