A new study from Italy has found that health problems, gender roles and money problems are the main reasons why older couples (aged 50-64) are more frequent in Europe. The study is based on 18 years of data.
The studies analyzed many factors such as age, marriage and past divorces. She recorded the level of education and whether the couple had children or grandchildren.
She also examined in which region of Europe the couple lived and when they were first interviewed. Economic factors were also important.
The divorce risk was higher in pairs who faced financial struggles or where only one partner worked. Bad health in both partners added pressure on the relationship.
Research shows when one partner becomes serious, it can cause stress, reduce happiness in marriage and increase the chance of divorce.
The pressure of someone, along with emotional and social isolation, makes relationships more difficult. The disease can also lead to loss of jobs, lower income and increase financial problems. This often causes fighting.
If the marriage was already weak, diseases or financial problems can make things worse. Scientists say these problems are now more common because people live longer with disease.
The study emphasizes that bad health and money, when mixed with traditional gender roles, are key reasons for growing late age.
The study focused on three health areas: health, disability and mental health.
People who feel their health are more likely to face stress in relationships and may be at a higher risk of divorce. Disability can also put pressure on marriage, especially when one partner becomes a carer.
Mental health problems such as depression can weaken emotional bonds and communication between partners.
Risk of separation in older adults
The highest risk of “silver distribution” was observed in couples where only a woman reported bad health and the man was healthy, compared to when both were healthy. This risk became significant after adding more details, such as the state of work and stress of money.
The separation of older adults was associated with physical restrictions on everyday activities. The chances of separation were lower when he had only male activities with activity and the woman was healthy. But when such restrictions were either only a woman or both partners, the risk of the department was higher.
Even after considering other factors such as employment and money, this formula remained the same. The final results have shown that couples where only a woman had serious activity problems would be more separate.
The study was published in the Journal of Marriage and Family.
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