A recent study examined divorce attitudes across 55 countries, revealing that personal and cultural values greatly affect decisions about leaving unhappy marriages. Individuals from cultures valuing individual autonomy are more likely to view divorce positively, while those upholding tradition tend to feel compelled to remain in unhappy unions. The findings indicate that these values inform perceptions of divorce from an early age, shaping whether individuals view it as an acceptable option or a failure to meet societal expectations.
Divorce often challenges the way society traditionally defines relationships and family stability, facing opposition in cultures that view it as a disruption to social order.
The authors of the study suggest that these values are powerful predictors of divorce because they develop early in life and tend to remain stable over time.
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