Why do low income couples marry less and divorce more?
People with lower incomes value the institution of marriage just as much as those with higher incomes and have similar romantic standards for marriage, according to a new study published in Journal of Marriage and Family.
Does poverty increase divorce rate?
Overall, America’s divorce rate has fallen. According to the New York Times, 17 percent of lower-income couples (pairs making no more than twice the federal poverty line of just over $30,000) get divorced, about the same rate as it was in the 1980s.
What happens when one spouse earns more than the other?
The spouse who earns the majority of the household income may also feel resentment towards his or her spouse. If the spouse who earns less income spends money on goods that are not essential, the spouse earning more money may feel taken advantage of or feel that the household budget categories and expenditures are unbalanced.
What does the primary income earner do in a marriage?
The primary income earner makes all of the decisions about where the family goes, what the spouse does, and determines the family dynamics. The spouse who makes less money ends up at the mercy of the spouse who makes more.
Is there a marriage bonus if only one spouse works?
In general, couples where only one spouse works or one spouse earns almost all of the family’s income (i.e., couples where the second earner’s income share is zero or low) are much more likely to have a marriage bonus.
What are the effects of income inequality in marriage?
Another issue that may arise from income inequality is dishonesty. There are several reasons why couples may lie to each other about money, or want to hide their spending habits. If a spouse is spending more than a fair share of the family income, he or she may cover up the secret to avoid marital conflict.
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