“divorce” Charts
Americans' Views on Divorce are Way Outdated »
A New York Times study, linked below the chart, shows how divorce rates have actually been in decline since marriages…
Want To Stay Married? Cool it on the Wedding Costs »
Looks like a modest wedding means a longer marriage! Probably explains why Kim Kardashian couldn't keep a ring on it…
From Divorce to Diabetes »
WebMD recently produced an article that proves the toll divorce can have on one's health. Going through a divorce of…
Relaxing with drugs »
Overall, it seems that women tend to take more mood altering drugs in order to relax. Note, this survey includes…
Marriage and Divorce: a steady decline »
The divorce rate remained fairly steady from 2000-2011. However, there was a clear decline in the number of marriages in…
Americans, Living the Single Life »
More than half of all American adults are single, up from 37.4 percent in 1976. Within this group, the proportion…
Support for Human Cloning Nearly Doubled in Past Decade »
Though by no means mainstream, support for previously taboo moral issues such as polygamy and the cloning of humans has…
Going to the Chapel and We're Not Getting Married »
Marriage is slowly decreasing in the state of New Jersey. Although marriages are decreasing, divorce rates remain steady throughout the…
Americans Worry Over Divorce's Increasing Normalcy »
Nearly half of Americans say it is a bad thing that divorce has become more acceptable over time. Another third…
Many Disagree with Divorce, But Recognize It's Here to Stay »
Over 4 in 10 Americans have personal reservations about splitting up a marriage permanently. When asked if divorce is acceptable…
'Till Death Do Us Part... Except In These Situations »
As it turns out, Americans believe that couples shouldn't give up on their marriage too quickly. Spousal abuse was the…
Over Half of Divorced or Widowed Women Don't Want to Remarry »
When divorced or widowed adults were asked whether they would like to remarry, women responded much more negatively to the…
Remarriages Made Up 40% of All Weddings in the US in 2013 »
40% of American marriages in 2013 were a remarriage for at least one of the spouses. 20% of marriages were…
Divorcees & Drugs »
Elevated drug use is linked to divorce. Considering that half of all U.S. marriages end in divorce, that's a sad…
Who in America Most Often Turns to Drugs To Relax? »
Nearly one-third of separated women and over one-quarter of separated men report using drugs - including prescription drugs - "almost…
Men or Women: Who Gets More Stressed? »
Women reported feeling stress "a lot of the day yesterday" more often than men across all relationship statuses. Separation was…
American Catholics See Nothing Wrong With Divorce »
Over 75% of American Catholics either believe divorce is acceptable or do not consider it a moral issue. There are…
Shocking Stats on Divorce »
For married couples under 40 years old, the rate of divorce has generally been going down since 1996.
Fast Fact: Women, Divorce, and Religion in Arab Countries »
According to a Gallup poll, there are "few differences between those [Arabs] who rate religion as 'important' and those who…
World Says No to Infidelity, But Divorce is OK »
Across the globe, people were asked what they thought about eight topics that are often considered moral issues. It turns…
U.S. Marriage & Divorce Rates Have Declined Throughout 2000s »
There were 1.1 times less divorces in 2011 than there were in 2000. This may be due to the fact…
Three's Company: Half of All Married Couples Have Affair »
Estimates on the spousal infidelity ranges from 30-60% (men) and 20-50% (women). These are likely conservative as half of all…
Probability of Husband's Infidelity »
Wives' affairs are more likely to end in divorce, as women are far more willing to forgive infidelity than men.…
Probability of Wife's Infidelity »
While women generally overestimated the likelihood of their husbands having an affair, it seems men are too trusting. Husbands estimates…
Previously Married Americans are Most Depressed »
Depression is more prevalent among Americans who were previously married than those who were never married. Previously married people may…