Thinking of Divorce, but Staying Married

Abstract

Who thinks of divorce and why? Who actually gets a divorce after thinking about it? What is the influence of race in this process? These questions are addressed in this paper. Data from a national sample of the American population are used. The basic findings are as follows. People who are younger are more likely to think of getting a divorce. Blacks (vs. Whites) and parents (vs. Non-parents) are more likely to think of getting a divorce. Thinking of getting a divorce is significantly related to actually getting one, or being separated three years later; however, about ninety percent of those who think about getting a divorce do not do so. Those who stay married report significantly greater satisfaction with their marriage than those who ended up divorced. Race is significant in the process. Blacks are more likely than whites to think about getting a divorce, but are less likely to actually get one.

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