When the Economy Breaks Down, Do Marriages Follow? Crisis Type and Family Dissolution across 83 Countries (1990–2019)

Key Points

• Family dissolution increases during economic crises, indicating a strong correlation with marriage rates.
• Economic crisis impacts vary, affecting marriages across different socioeconomic backgrounds in diverse countries.
• Analysis across 83 countries from 1990 to 2019 shows clear trends in family structures during downturns.
• Findings highlight the need for support systems in times of economic instability, emphasizing potential societal shifts.