A study conducted by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) have revealed that divorce rates in Singapore are on the rise among recent marriage cohorts.
A higher proportion of dissolved marriages have been reported among younger couples, aged between 20 and 24 years old, with divorce rates being twice as high when compared to those aged 25 and above. 33 percent of marriages involving younger grooms who married in 1998 ended before their 15th anniversary.
The increase in divorce rates in Singapore have been found to be in line with other developed countries, and generally remains lower than countries such as the UK and New Zealand.
Divorce rates among Muslim couples however contrast from the trend, with a decrease from 14 percent for the 2003 cohort to 11.4 percent for those married in 2008.
The MSF noted that it may be due to community initiatives in marriage preparation, enrichment and counselling for Muslim couples. "In light of the findings, MSF will step up outreach efforts to couples who have higher risks of divorce," the ministry concluded. "This will help to strengthen the foundations of marriage for these couples."
Photo: Joe Lo via Flickr
A study conducted by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) have revealed that divorce rates in Singapore are on the rise among recent marriage cohorts.
A higher proportion of dissolved marriages have been reported among younger couples, aged between 20 and 24 years old, with divorce rates being twice as high when compared to those aged 25 and above. 33 percent of marriages involving younger grooms who married in 1998 ended before their 15th anniversary.
The increase in divorce rates in Singapore have been found to be in line with other developed countries, and generally remains lower than countries such as the UK and New Zealand.
Divorce rates among Muslim couples however contrast from the trend, with a decrease from 14 percent for the 2003 cohort to 11.4 percent for those married in 2008.
The MSF noted that it may be due to community initiatives in marriage preparation, enrichment and counselling for Muslim couples. "In light of the findings, MSF will step up outreach efforts to couples who have higher risks of divorce," the ministry concluded. "This will help to strengthen the foundations of marriage for these couples."
Photo: Joe Lo via Flickr