Psychology 3724F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Attachment Theory, Social Learning Theory, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 3724F/G
• Professor: Lorne Campbell

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Around 65% of dating relationships don"t last a year. The majority of couples now live together before or instead of marriage, although the rates vary considerably across countries with scandinavian countries leading the way. Above 90% in sweden, 78% in australia, 66% in the usa. Cohabitation has become a long-term option (replacing marriage) for many people. The probability of first time marriage ending in divorce is close to 35% in western countries. Overall, divorce rates have increased since the 70s. Philippines has the lowest divorce rate, but it is also illegal. Over 50% of non-married couples who live together break up within two years and about. Not as tied to each other as married couples. However, a historical and cross-cultural overview suggests there is nothing unusual about current relationship dissolution and divorce rates around the world. Marriage is universal, so is divorce and separation.