An Analysis of Divorce Cases in the United Arab Emirates: A Rising Trend

Gharaibeh, Fakir Al; Bromfield, Nicole F.

doi:10.1080/10502556.2012.682896

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“…Thus, pertinent questions as basic as what constitutes marital satisfaction in the Gulf Arab culture, to complex ones such as what social, cultural, and psychological factors may be associated with marital satisfaction in Gulf Arab societies, remain mostly unaddressed. Considering the increasingly higher divorce rates in Downloaded by [Nanyang Technological University] at 01:25 06 June 2016 the UAE society (Al Awadhi, 2007;Al Gharaibeh & Bromfield, 2012;Emirates 24/7 News, 2011;Safdar, 2009) and the region (Alqashan, 2008), this deficiency of literature seems to be quite worrisome and this sets the significance and urgent relevance of this study. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, UAE, the period 2011-2013 recorded a total of 12,279 divorces.…”

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Antecedents and Consequences of Marital Satisfaction in an Emirati Sample: A Structural Equation Model Analysis

Al-Darmaki

Ahammed

Hassane

et al. 2016

Marriage & Family Review

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This study surveyed 1,000 married Emirati men and women to explore a model of marital satisfaction in relation to self-esteem, satisfaction with life, gender-role attitudes and general health (physical and psychological). The Emirati Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMSS; Al-Darmaki et al., were utilized. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the EMSS indicated a moderate fit of the data to one factor structure. CFA on SSES and SWLS indicated an adequate fit of the data to the four-factor solution and one factor, respectively. The structural equation model for the EMSS showed that both general health and gender-role attitudes predict marital satisfaction and that marital satisfaction seems to predict the individual's well-being as measured by life satisfaction and self-esteem. These results are discussed within the context of the UAE culture and directions for future research are provided.

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Antecedents and Consequences of Marital Satisfaction in an Emirati Sample: A Structural Equation Model Analysis

Al-Darmaki

Ahammed

Hassane

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Marriage & Family Review

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“…A. Johnson et al, 2001). International studies have found highly endorsed reasons for divorce to be marrying too young, communication problems, incompatibility, spousal abuse, drug and alcohol use, religious differences, failures to get along, lack of love, lack of commitment, and childlessness, to name a few (Al Gharaibeh & Bromfield, 2012; Savaya & Cohen, 2003a, 2003b; Mbosowo, 1994). …”

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Reasons for divorce and recollections of premarital intervention: Implications for improving relationship education.

Scott¹,

Rhoades²,

Stanley³

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Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice

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The study presents findings from interviews of 52 divorced individuals who received the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) while engaged to be married. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, the study sought to understand participant reasons for divorce (including identification of the “final straw”) in order to understand if the program covered these topics effectively. Participants also provided suggestions based on their premarital education experiences so as to improve future relationship education efforts. The most commonly reported major contributors to divorce were lack of commitment, infidelity, and conflict/arguing. The most common “final straw” reasons were infidelity, domestic violence, and substance use. More participants blamed their partners than blamed themselves for the divorce. Recommendations from participants for the improvement of premarital education included receiving relationship education before making a commitment to marry (when it would be easier to break-up), having support for implementing skills outside of the educational setting, and increasing content about the stages of typical marital development. These results provide new insights into the timing and content of premarital and relationship education.

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“…Marriage and divorce have been among the most significant topics that have been recently investigated in the UAE by several researchers (e.g. Al Gharaibeh and Bromfield, 2012;Bromfield, 2014; Al Gharaibeh, 2015; Bromfield et al 2016 among others). The rising divorce rate is detrimental to families, especially children (see Al Gharaibeh, 2015: 357).…”

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Emirati Women’s Perceptions of Polygamy According to Age, Employment, and Educational Level

AL-Tkhayneh

Nser

2019

HSSR

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Purpose of the study: The study investigates the Emirati Women's perceptions of polygamy according to three variables, namely age, employment, and educational level. It also explores where there are possible reasons that may drive these women to accept polygamy in certain circumstances and their reactions if it actually happens.Methodology: To achieve this, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 50 Emirati women to get more insight into their choice, reasons, and reactions. Main findings:The results reveal that 88% of the participants refused the entire idea of polygamy while the rest accepted it. The results also show that the three social variables played an important role in their choice. The participants who consented to polygamy did so due to religious and cultural reasons. In case the husband went along with his remarriage, the participants indicated that they would file for divorce, especially those who are young and employed, or stay with their husbands unhappy. The latter were mostly older and unemployed. Applications of this study:The Emirati women's concerns of polygamy and its consequences on family life should be taken into account when revising social policies in the UAE. The originality of this study:The study is one of its kinds to address polygamy in the UAE. It contributes to the body of knowledge through identifying Emirati women's concerns of polygamy and discussing the reasons for accepting/rejecting polygamy. 911-916 https://doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2019.75117 915 |www.hssr.in © AL-Tkhayneh and Nser because these participants believe that the husband should support and get his wife back which is a sign of loyalty and love, and he should not remarry as long as his wife is alive, and 3 of the participants believe that the husband should not remarry even after the death of his wife. These answers were provided by participants who are under 35 years old, holder of certificates that are lesser than secondary school, and one of them is working.Finally, to provide answers to the third research question "What actions would Emirati women take if their husbands marry another woman", 16 of the participants, who are equal to 32%, preferred divorce in this case. These 16 participants are under the age of 35, working, and university degree holders. This is in line with Al Gharaibeh and Bromfield's (2012: 449-450) findings that educated women are more likely to resort to divorce compared to their uneducated counterparts. This reason for divorce can be added to the list of divorce causes identified by Bromfield (2014: 339). On the other hand, the rest of the participants, who are equal to 68%, would stay with their husbands even if they are dissatisfied with this relationship. This was ascribed to socio-economic reasons, namely the future of their children under the care of the father, inheritance and the full alimony, especially if there were satisfied reasons that drive the husband to marry another woman. This answer was almost answered by participants who are uneducated, unemployed and uneducated.

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An Analysis of Divorce Cases in the United Arab Emirates: A Rising Trend

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Antecedents and Consequences of Marital Satisfaction in an Emirati Sample: A Structural Equation Model Analysis

Antecedents and Consequences of Marital Satisfaction in an Emirati Sample: A Structural Equation Model Analysis

Reasons for divorce and recollections of premarital intervention: Implications for improving relationship education.

Emirati Women’s Perceptions of Polygamy According to Age, Employment, and Educational Level

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