Understanding Divorce in Karanganyar Regency Through Age at the First Marriage and Household Economic Conditions

Authors

  • Yuliana Ristantya Ningsih Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia.
  • Muhammad Risky Geovantino Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/gijlss.v4i3.1120

Keywords:

Age at First Marriage, Divorce Rate, Economic Condition, Family Resilience

Abstract

The phenomenon of divorce in society is often triggered by the lack of adequate preparation of the couple for the complexities of married life. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of age on the first marriage and economic conditions on the divorce rate in Karanganyar Regency. In addition, the study aims to identify policy recommendations for mitigation. The methodological approach used is a mixed method strategy in the form of concurrent triangulation, which integrates quantitative and qualitative methods simultaneously. The subjects of the study consisted of 96 individuals who had filed for divorce at the Karanganyar Religious Court. The data were analyzed using multiple regression, t-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination (R²), and were complemented by in-depth interviews. The results of the simultaneous test showed that age at the first marriage and economic conditions together were significantly related to divorce filings, with an F value of 51.842 and a significance of 0.000 < 0.05. These findings show a significant relationship between the two variables and divorce filings in study respondents. However, because the sample consisted of only 96 individuals who filed for divorce without a comparison group of nondivorced couples, the results could not be used to conclude causal relationships or determine risk factors for divorce in the general population. The policy can include comprehensive marriage counseling or pre-marriage education, with the aim of improving the couple's readiness and stability before entering married life.

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2026-08-23

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Ningsih, Y. R., & Geovantino, M. R. (2026). Understanding Divorce in Karanganyar Regency Through Age at the First Marriage and Household Economic Conditions. Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences, 4(3), 916–929. https://doi.org/10.38035/gijlss.v4i3.1120

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