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Sociological Theory: Exploring the Impact of Diffusion Theory on Current Divorce Rates
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Sociological Theory Explaining Current Divorce Rates
In recent years, divorce rates have been seen to increase dramatically. The issue has been
linked with many factors. Some of them are marrying young, low income, limited education,
premarital pregnancy, insecurity, no religious affiliation, change in behaviour, etc. (Hald et al.,
2019, 90). Commitment has been demonstrated to be a significant element in why some couples
remain together. Divorce calls for attention to society since it has been seen to be one of the main
causes of psychological, economic, and social destruction on family members. The rise in
divorce has transformed marriage from a long-term partnership to a potentially dissolving
relationship. Several sociological theories tried to explain the emergence of this behavioural
change. These theories often attribute their origin to ideational, economic, and social change
(Perelli-Harris et al., 2017, 303). One of these theories is the diffusion theory. Diffusion theory
has explained divorce as a change in behaviour brought about by social dynamics, behavioural
innovation, and ideational change. Therefore, this paper points out how current divorce rates can
be explained by diffusion theory.
Sociological Theory: Exploring the Impact of Diffusion Theory on Current Divorce Rates
Your Name
Course Name and Number
Name of Professor
Institutional Affiliation
Date Submitted
Sociological Theory Explaining Current Divorce Rates
In recent years, divorce rates have been seen to increase dramatically. The issue has been
linked with many factors. Some of them are marrying young, low income, limited education,
premarital pregnancy, insecurity, no religious affiliation, change in behaviour, etc. (Hald et al.,
2019, 90). Commitment has been demonstrated to be a significant element in why some couples
remain together. Divorce calls for attention to society since it has been seen to be one of the main
causes of psychological, economic, and social destruction on family members. The rise in
divorce has transformed marriage from a long-term partnership to a potentially dissolving
relationship. Several sociological theories tried to explain the emergence of this behavioural
change. These theories often attribute their origin to ideational, economic, and social change
(Perelli-Harris et al., 2017, 303). One of these theories is the diffusion theory. Diffusion theory
has explained divorce as a change in behaviour brought about by social dynamics, behavioural
innovation, and ideational change. Therefore, this paper points out how current divorce rates can
be explained by diffusion theory.
