During Marriage
1) Less Education
Researchers have estimated that individuals who have some college education vs. not finishing high school have a lower chance of divorce. Utahans are more likely to graduate from high school and get some college education than Americans in general.
2) Less Income
Closely related to education is income. Researchers have estimated that individuals with annual incomes of more than $50,000 have a lower chance of divorce (compared to individuals with annual incomes less than $25,000). Investing in your education is a good way to build a foundation for a better marriage. With education, you have a higher probability of finding and keeping employment which can generate a stable income and potentially lessen stress in the marriage. Apparently having at least a modest income can help couples avoid stresses that can lead to divorce.
3) Religious Affiliation
Researchers have estimated that individuals who report belonging to some religious group have a somewhat lower chance of divorce than those who say they have no religious affiliation. If couples share the same religious affiliation, their chances of divorce are even lower.
