An analysis of the influence of economic issues on divorce: an empirical study at Nintavur, Sri Lanka

Abstract

The past few decades have witnessed dramatic increase in divorce in most of the countries. According to this, the purpose of this study is examining whether economic issues influence on divorce or not at Nintavur. Survey was conducted between the year 2010 and 2016 June. The study takes the form of qualitative quantitative and descriptive analysis and depends on structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews which are both primary and secondary. The collected data were analyzed by chi – square analysis. Result of the study disclosed, that economic issues influence on divorce at Nintavur. Moreover, this research draws up few recommendations such as raising self–employment opportunities, providing knowledge of financial planning and awareness of religious and counseling to find out the solution.