Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine factors that predict divorce intention. Comparison level, love, communication, satisfaction, commitment, investment, marital alternatives, social network, and barriers against divorce were used to predict divorce intention. Divorce intention was measured on three factors of intention, attempt, and plan. The data from a sample of 493 married individuals(male 246, female 247) were used. In predicting divorce intention of husband and wife, marital satisfaction was the most important variable. However, in predicting divorce attempt of husband and wife and divorce plan of wife, negative attitude towards divorce of friends or families was the most important variable. And in predicting divorce plan of husband, dependence on marriage was the most important variable. This result shows that marital dissatisfaction cause motivation to divorce or marital separation and attitudes towards divorce of friends or families cause divorce attempts.