Reliability of survey
all 33 potential determint issue of the decision to seek a divorce were considered
reliability of respondents were checked
control group of non divorcees was included
On Picobar Island the rate of divorce has doubled in the last 30 years. Why ?
KRISHAN'S STUDY
long term financial hardship leads to divorce
involved in about 75% of divorce decisions. What about rest ?
The average financial "well-being" of citizens of Picobar has declined significantly in the last 30 years.
Konny 2009 study
Increasing exposure to American movies & TV serials leads to increased divorce
Reliability of survey
The interviewers prompted the respondents to agree with the idea
Respondent felt very embarrassed by questions asked
Reliability of respondents were not considered
No control group were taken
Positive impression of the life of 'singles' by watching American shows
