Demographic and Social Aspects of the Phenomenon of Divorce in Slovakia Cover Image

Demografický a spoločenský aspekt fenoménu rozvodovosti na Slovensku
Demographic and Social Aspects of the Phenomenon of Divorce in Slovakia

Author(s): Ivan Podmanický, Zuzana Podmanická
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Geography, Regional studies, Theology and Religion
Published by: Teologická fakulta Trnavskej univerzity
Keywords: divorce;marital status;divorce rates; family; education;the child’s identity

Summary/Abstract: Divorces represent the actual social phenomenon, having an impact on all spheres of social life. The article provides current demographic picture of this phenomenon in the Slovak Republic. The data come from the standard demographic statistics survey and from the 2011Census. The article then analyses the factors that influence the stability of marriages and describes the consequences of divorces for society, families and children. It also offers suggestions for social activities and programs that can contribute to more effective support of stability of current family.

  • Issue Year: 4/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 49-68
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Slovak
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