Annotated bibliography



Annotated bibliography

Ackerman, C. (1963). Affiliations: Structural determinants of differential divorce rates. American Journal of Sociology, pp. 13-20.

This article focused on one of the most important factors that contribute to higher rates of divorce and this article was directly related to the topic of my research. Data from a sample of 66 countries were analyzed to investigate 4 hypothesized societal-level correlates of the divorce rate: socioeconomic development, female labor participation, the sex ratio, and dominant religion. Regression analyses revealed that all factors except religion had a significant effect on the crude divorce rate. Theoretical interpretations for emergent associations from the study are discussed

Doherty,W.H. (n.d)How common is divorce andwhat are the reasons? Marriage is a counter-cultural act in a throwaway society. Data retrieved from:

http://www.divorce.usu.edu/7C7332DF-85A0-47A8-8B38-21BDFBC51D4F/FinalDownload/DownloadId-EBB5A10DE5300FE6D69F4C34DFB737B6/7C7332DF-85A0-47A8-8B38-21BDFBC51D4F/files/uploads/Lesson3.pdf on 12 April, 2013

This research paper was found on the internet and was the most used source in my essay as it had most of the information that I needed in my essay. Most of the factors of rising divorce rates were available here with ample of evaluation already done by the researcher of this topic. I loved this research work. Commitment is having a long-term view of the marriage that helps us not get overwhelmed by the problems and challenges day to day. When there is high commitment in a relationship, we feel safer and are willing to give more for the relationship to succeed. Commitment is clearly a factor in why some couples stay together and others divorce. Divorce is necessary at times, and it may even help to preserve the moral boundaries of marriage. But parents have a responsibility to do all that they reasonably can to preserve and repair a marriage, especially when the reasons for divorce are not the most serious ones. Barriers to leaving a marriage, such as financial worries, can keep marriages together in the short run. However, unless there is improvement in the relationship, eventually the barriers are usually not enough to keep a marriage together in the long run.

Ellman, I. M., & Lohr, S. L. (1998). Dissolving the relationship between divorce laws and divorce rates. International Review of Law and Economics, 18(3), pp.341-359.

This article discussed some important information on why the couple who marry, divorce later on. Facing sexual issues and lack of attraction in the partner was the main issue highlighted. Marriage and divorce are both common experiences. In Western cultures, more than 90 percent of people marry by age 50. Healthy marriages are good for couples' mental and physical health. They are also good for children; growing up in a happy home protects children from mental, physical, educational and social problems. However, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. The divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher. It is well known that associations can be shown between many things that have no causal link. The inclination to attribute causal connections is nonetheless often strong, particularly in areas of social concern. Surely, most people believe it would be a good ...