Factors contributing to divorce among young couples in Lebowakgomo

Abstract

The overall aim of this study was to explore factors that contribute towards divorce among young couples in Lebowakgomo. In conducting the study the researchers used the qualitative method and a case study design. Snowball sampling was used in this study. Eleven participants were thus identified and recruited. The sample size was based on the principle of saturation. The researchers used semi-structured interviews to collect data. Interpretative phenomenological data analysis was employed. The study found that sudden character change, lack of and poor communication, financial problems, abuse and infidelity were associated with divorce among young couples.

Keywords

• Factors contributing to divorce
• divorce among young couples
• Lebowakgomo
• sudden character change
• lack of and poor communication
• financial problems
• abuse
• lack of communication
• poor communication