Divorce is prevalent in today’s society. In both the military and civilian lifestyles there are stressors that can put a strain on any marriage. The stress of the military lifestyle on marriage makes the rate of divorce in the military higher. "Studies of military divorce rates indicate 3.5 percent or one in twenty-seven of active duty military marriages will end in divorce, according to a 2012 RAND Corp. study" (Brennan). Why is the military rate of divorce so high? The stress of constant deployments, extended hours and the trauma of combat are taxing on military personnel and their families. Even though the rates of divorce are similar for the military and civilians, the long periods of separation and the unique stresses of the military
The average age of first military marriages is 22" (Eckhart). Many young military couples marry in haste, before the service member deploys or is stationed at a new duty station. "The threat of geographical separation due to war deployment and relocation transfers were also repeatedly tied to early marriage" (University). Young couples, not wanting to be separated, will marry so they are able to stay together. They want to gain the stability offered by the military and in some cases the added financial gain from the extra pay a married couple receives when the service member is deployed to a combat zone. "There's stable employment, comprehensive family benefits, and economic mobility in an entry-level job. That's not a common job market condition encountered by most high school graduates" (University). Most jobs offered individuals in their early twenties do not offer the kind of benefits and pay that are offered to our young military. Another reason for a quick marriage before a combat deployment is that the service member may feel their mortality. According to the University of Massachusetts, many soldiers discussed martial decisions as meeting an emotional need for stability in the face of the unknown. Some couples get married for the security they may feel and do not take the time to get to know each other properly. When the stress of everyday military life begins, many couples are not equipped to
"At the beginning of the war in Afghanistan (2001) the overall military divorce rate was at 2.6 percent and at the end of 2011 that figure rose to 3.7 percent...This puts the military at a higher divorce rate than US civilians, which was last recorded at 3.5 percent in 2009 " (Becerra). While these rates may appear similar, when looking at the total numbers there is a stark difference. According to Andrew Tilghman, three or four troops out of 100 filed for divorce in 2011. While according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the average civilian divorce rate was 3.6 per 1000. For the military, that equals thirty to forty military members getting divorced out of 1000. Others argue that our parents and grandparents served in the military at times of war and also experienced extended deployments but they were able to remain married. The world as a whole was different during World War II, Vietnam and today. During World War II, the military personnel took extended time to reach home. "The time in transit allowed the soldiers to de-pressurize or decompress prior to being home with family" (Baker). The soldiers of World War II had time to heal before they were thrust back into their predeployment lives. While the military personnel of today get on a plane and are home within days. "When soldiers arrive home too soon, they may mentally still be on another
In the 21st century, divorce has become commonplace not only in the United States, but in many parts of the world. Franklin and Boddie (2004) reported that within 10 years about 40-50% of American marriages end in divorce. In 2009, the divorce rate in the United States stood at 3.6 per 1,000 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009). Divorce, however, is not only a social issue, but it has serious health implications. Divorce has been researched extensively and is considered an adverse event (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009). Adverse events such as personal or parental divorce has been linked to many ailments and conditions including substance abuse, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and premature mortality (Sbarra, Law, & Portley, 2011; CDC, 2009).
Marriage is a commitment that seems to be getting harder to keep. The social standards placed on an individual by society and influenced by the media inevitably lead some to consider divorce as a “quick-fix” option. “Have it your way” has become a motto in the United States. It has become a country without any consideration of the psychological effects of marriage and divorce. The overwhelmingly high divorce rate is caused by a lack of moral beliefs and marital expectations.
First of all, America has the highest divorce rate among western nations. Divorce rate increased after every major war, and decreased during the Post-World War II economic boom. The divorce rate has more than doubled since 1940, when there were two divorces for every 1,000 persons. Now for the same number of people, there are over five divorces. Studies indicate that there is more divorce among persons with low incomes and limited education and those who marry at a very young age. Teenage marriages are much more likely to end in divorce than are all other marriages. And women who marry when they are over age 30 are the least likely to become divorced. There has been a decline in divorce in the number of couples who have children under 18. Almost 45 p...
Married veterans find it hard as well “Overall, being married while serving reduces the chances of an easy re-entry from 63% to 48% (Morin, 2011)”. Deployment to a combat zone or being in the middle of the ocean away from family and loved ones taxes a marriage. Thus, creating extra stress on their personal life from what should be a support network. This extra stress can cause relationship problems which they don’t fully resolve add onto the stress from transitioning out of the miliatry (Morin,
Sociological Analysis of Divorce as a Social Problem and Proposed Solutions Every year approximately 2.4 million marriages occur. Out of those,2.1 millionwill file for divorce in the United States. These marriage and divorce rates have significantly increased since the years past(Coltrane and Adams, 364).According to Schoen, in the 1950’s, 15 out of 1,000 marriages ended in divorce. In the 1970’s, the rates of divorcedoubled,increasing to 40 per 1,000 marriages. Currently, the rate of marriages resulting in divorce remains the same.
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As with most life transitions, divorce can be liberating, depressing, frustrating, or traumatic to any person who experiences it. Perhaps the most painful part on the process of divorce is when the children get involved and when they all get trapped in the situation. These children may suffer significant losses in their lives and unless the situation can be handled in a civil manner, they will become prone to the psychological torment that could affect them for the rest of their lives. The issue of divorce however is becoming more and more intense since for the past ten years the divorce rate in the United States has skyrocketed to a record high of almost fifty- percent. It is also believed that the divorce rate in the United States is the highest in the world and the reason for this are primarily the ever-changing role of the husbands and wives in their household, early marriage, infidelity, extra marital affairs, domestic violence, financial instability and psychological incapacity.
The statistics for divorce in America are alarming. As of 2013, forty-three percent of all marriages end in divorce. (Trudi Strain Trueit) Of that percentage, only twelve percent went through a friendly and easy divorce. (Trudi Strain Trueit) Research shows that more than twenty percent of people have parents who argue excessively prior to their divorce. (Trudi Strain Trueit) Sometimes, the split helps calm these tensions, but statistics show that most couples who separate, will get divorced. Other times, the fighting continues after the divorce, with children getting caught in the middle. Studies show that the divorce rate among couples with children is forty percent lower than couples without children. (Miller)
Divorce is a plague that is destroying numerous families across the United States of America. Sadly, when husbands and wives divorce, the children are often caught directly in the middle. Throughout the years divorce has been becoming more and more common. In the 1920's it was a rare find to know a person whom had been divorced, today it is a rarity not to know of one who has been, or will be divorced. Divorce has numerous effects on the structures of families, and many devastating effects on the children that must experience it, although sometimes necessary, divorce radically changes the lives of adolescents and adults alike.
Around the world divorce is common and known amongst different societies, some with higher rates than others. According to Irvin (2012), in America there is one divorce every 13 seconds. That’s 6,646 divorces per day, and 46,532 divorce per week. This is a social issue within our society that has many negative effects on everyone facing this circumstance. The divorce rate in the U.S is a problem that shows an increase in its rates compared to the past decades. According to the U.S Census Bureau, around 50 percent of marriages end in a divorce. There are many reasons for divorce from “hard” reasons (e.g., abuse and adultery) to “soft” reasons (e.g., psychological and relational problems). The two most destructive reasons for a divorce is physical violence or alcohol and drug problems, but these reason are less frequently are seen as reasons for divorce. The most common reasons for divorce are the “soft” reasons. According to William, a recent national survey found that 73% said the “lack of commitment” was their major reason for divorce. Other reasons were “ too much arguing, infidelity, marrying too young, unrealistic expectations, lack of equality in the relationship, lack of preparation for marriage, and abuse” (William, p10). Divorce has known to be a second most stressful life event, came before only by the death of a spouse and what is that stress capable? It is dispatching a serious about of anxiety and depression to people’s limbic system as emotional center in the brain. According to Taylor and Beth (2009), the stress of divorce had driven people beyond the normal grief felt in a divorce and into a clinical depression. “Nearly 15 million American adults, or about 6.7 %...
Divorce is one of the most serious social problems in our world today. It has become more common. In the pas divorce was rare and now a majority of marriages only last the first few years and then get divorced. Divorce in the United States, Italy, and Japan are all very different in way like the price for divorce, types of divorces, and the reasons for divorce, and how long it takes to get divorced. For some people divorce is not easy and to some people they take the divorce manageable, and without tragedy and some do it for money, etc. The United States, Italy, and Japan relate to the differences for divorce but do not relate when it comes down to the process of divorce, and how the Lawyers and Judge handle it (price, the years it takes,
“You change for two reasons: either you learn enough that you want to, or you’ve been hurt enough that you have to.” While maturing, young adults start searching for other peers to settle down with and marry. Although glamorous to picture, marriage is a commitment two partners make for life. To stick by one another “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health” (Sample Marriage Vows, 2004). Unfortunately, the promise to stay true to one another through everything diminishes. Resulting in what modern day society’s term as divorce. There are many paragons to justify on why individuals consider such deviances from their oaths. This does not mean, however, that every marriage will end in a catastrophe. Matrimony involves learning throughout life on how to work as one. Some couples play by the books and develop a system that agrees with both parties. Differing partners, on the other hand, fail at the teamwork category in their relationship. Therefore, the cause and effects of divorce in the United States of America illustrates different reasons on why and how the term comes about.
I agree with the article’s thesis. Divorce has slowly seeped its way into the “normal” way of life and is running rampant through our country and Americans have become numb and desensitized to its abhorrence. Unfortunately, it is becoming more and more prominent and society equates this as normal. The Funk and Wagnall’s Dictionary defines divorce as the “Dissolution of a marriage bond by legal process or by accepted custom.
During the Medieval times, when the Catholic Church was as influential as it has ever been, marriages very rarely ended up in divorce. There were many married couples who would end up separated and live apart, but due to the rules of many religions, very few actually went through and became divorced. In present times, things are very different. Divorce rates have continued to climb through the centuries as religion has had less of a pull on people’s lives. More and more couples have entered into marriages that simply could not last for the long-term. This can be due to many different factors, including more relaxed divorce laws, women having more of a say in family matters than they did in the past, and changes in society’s acceptance of divorces. More important than why divorces have been increasing is the impact it has on both the couple and their children (if they have any). There are also important religious aspects to consider when discussing divorce, especially since there are so many different rules and restrictions in each religion from one another.
According to the 2014 National Survey of Family Growth conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year, 2, 077, 000 couples in the United States get married. Unfortunately, almost 50% of these marriages end in divorce (Jasmin). What happened to “Till death do us part?” Has marriage lost its value in the society? Why has divorce become prevalent? According to a survey conducted by Daily Infographic, poor communication, finances, abuse, lack of interest to each other, and infidelity are the top five most typical reasons of divorce. In marriage, hurdles such as arguments, contrasting ideas, and other problematic circumstances are as inevitable as taxes. The significant factor though is how a couple (despite their differences) handles those quandaries. Although divorce can be a remedy to undesired relationship, the dissolution of marriage can be distressing and can cause economic adversity to the couple, and can bear a negative impingement to the child.