Impacts of traumatic lifetime event on the likelihood of divorce
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Individuals' traits affect their perceptions of events and their likelihood of marriage dissolution. However, the possible pathway in which those traits are influenced by traumatic life events has not been fully explored. In this study, we examined the effects of various traumatic life events on the likelihood of divorce, while controlling demographic and psychological factors. Our results showed that factors such as being cheated on, being emotionally or sexually abused, being disabled, and having divorced parents were positively associated with a higher likelihood of divorce. On the other hand, factors such as better subjective life conditions, older age, and previous divorce were negatively associated with the likelihood of divorce. The results also revealed some interaction effects between different factors, such as marital status and sense of loneliness before death. The results emphasize the importance of supporting those who have undergone traumatic life events, by helping them not only with the related traumas, but also preparing them for having a successful marriage. This is one of the earliest studies to consider the impact of traumatic life events on the likelihood of divorce.
Source: Discover Psychology
Authors: Mahdi Rezapour, A Preprint
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,490
OpenAlex ID: W4403759466