Wednesday, October 10, 2012

What can help people stay married? Percent Decrease of Risk Factors of Divorce:



1. Both spouses attend church weekly -90% (decrease in divorce)

2. One spouse attends church weekly -45%

3. Annual income over $50,000 vs. under $25,000 -30%

4. Having children after marriage vs. before marriage -24%


5. Marrying over 25 years of age vs. under 18 -24%

6. Own family of origin intact vs. divorced parents -14%

7. Claim a religious affiliation vs. none -14%

8. Some college vs. high-school dropout -13%

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