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12/09/2014
Conducted by Relate, the research looked at how the economic downturn has affected relationships. It found that the marriages and relationships of those with more wealth mainly survived the recession of the last five years, but those who lost their job, or fell into debt, suffered higher levels of family break-up.
The study, involving 20,000 people who take part in the academically-run Understanding Society long-term survey, split couples into different groups. These included those who did well in the years following the downturn, and those who were forced out of work and onto benefits.
The families were placed into one of six categories; those who did the best were either 'forging ahead', and 'doing well', the middle groups were 'getting by' and 'overworked and underpaid', and those who did worst, 'bearing the brunt' and 'distressed and disengaged'.
Of those who suffered the worst during the recession, they were found to be eight times more likely to see their relationships break up, compared to those who thrived.
The report also found that couples in the most successful group were more likely to be married than those who suffered badly during the recession, with married couples less likely to break apart than cohabitees.
The report claimed: "People who were disadvantaged economically during the recession were considerably more likely to have experienced deterioration in their relationship quality and stability.
"For those who remained in relationships, relationship quality was worse for those who were most affected by the recession.
"People whose recession experiences had been more severe reported arguing more often, considering ending their relationships more frequently and feeling less happy in their relationships."
However, the findings also claimed that the number of divorces have actually decreased throughout the recession. One reason for this, suggested by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), is that it could be due to "an increase in family solidarity during difficult times."
The Relate report – Relationships, Recession and Recovery – commented: "On the face of it, one might expect divorce rates to have increased markedly, yet while the recession appeared to halt the long-term decline, the divorce rate was at its lowest when unemployment was highest.
"Divorce rates are lowest when the economy is under-performing, due to the costs of separation. This is likely to mean that the full impact of the recession on relationships will not be felt for some time after economic conditions have improved."
Ruth Sutherland, Relate chief, is quoted as saying: "Time and again external pressures such as money can cause serious issues for couples. Rarely has this been more apparent than during the recent recession when we saw the daily grind become too much to bear for some, as illustrated by our new report.
"But strong relationships are the bedrock of a thriving society, helping us to achieve our goals and feel good about ourselves through good times and bad.
"They enable people to enter, re-enter and remain in the workplace, and help parents to support children to achieve more from education. The economic recession may be receding, but the fallout – the 'social recession' – is still very much being felt."
(JP/CD)
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Recession To Blame For More Family Break-Ups
A new study has found that the recession has had a more negative impact on poorer couples and families.Conducted by Relate, the research looked at how the economic downturn has affected relationships. It found that the marriages and relationships of those with more wealth mainly survived the recession of the last five years, but those who lost their job, or fell into debt, suffered higher levels of family break-up.
The study, involving 20,000 people who take part in the academically-run Understanding Society long-term survey, split couples into different groups. These included those who did well in the years following the downturn, and those who were forced out of work and onto benefits.
The families were placed into one of six categories; those who did the best were either 'forging ahead', and 'doing well', the middle groups were 'getting by' and 'overworked and underpaid', and those who did worst, 'bearing the brunt' and 'distressed and disengaged'.
Of those who suffered the worst during the recession, they were found to be eight times more likely to see their relationships break up, compared to those who thrived.
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The report also found that couples in the most successful group were more likely to be married than those who suffered badly during the recession, with married couples less likely to break apart than cohabitees.
The report claimed: "People who were disadvantaged economically during the recession were considerably more likely to have experienced deterioration in their relationship quality and stability.
"For those who remained in relationships, relationship quality was worse for those who were most affected by the recession.
"People whose recession experiences had been more severe reported arguing more often, considering ending their relationships more frequently and feeling less happy in their relationships."
However, the findings also claimed that the number of divorces have actually decreased throughout the recession. One reason for this, suggested by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), is that it could be due to "an increase in family solidarity during difficult times."
The Relate report – Relationships, Recession and Recovery – commented: "On the face of it, one might expect divorce rates to have increased markedly, yet while the recession appeared to halt the long-term decline, the divorce rate was at its lowest when unemployment was highest.
"Divorce rates are lowest when the economy is under-performing, due to the costs of separation. This is likely to mean that the full impact of the recession on relationships will not be felt for some time after economic conditions have improved."
Ruth Sutherland, Relate chief, is quoted as saying: "Time and again external pressures such as money can cause serious issues for couples. Rarely has this been more apparent than during the recent recession when we saw the daily grind become too much to bear for some, as illustrated by our new report.
"But strong relationships are the bedrock of a thriving society, helping us to achieve our goals and feel good about ourselves through good times and bad.
"They enable people to enter, re-enter and remain in the workplace, and help parents to support children to achieve more from education. The economic recession may be receding, but the fallout – the 'social recession' – is still very much being felt."
(JP/CD)
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