Social Indicators Research

, Volume 11, Issue 1, pp 99–104 | Cite as

Economic uncertainty and family instability

  • Yitzhak Berman
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Abstract

Economic indicators were used as an independent variable to predict family instability. A positive correlation was found between the economic indicators and number of divorces per 100 marriages. Among the economic indicators, differences in impact were noted. Unemployment variables have a more immediate impact on family instability, while economic growth indicators are related inversely and have a greater impact on family instability over a period of time.

Keywords

Economic Growth Economic Indicator Economic Uncertainty Growth Indicator Family Instability 
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© D. Reidel Publishing Co 1982

Authors and Affiliations

  • Yitzhak Berman
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  1. 1.Ministry of Labour and Social AffairsJerusalemIsrael

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