FACTORS DRIVING ELDERLY DIVORCEES IN KUALA TERENGGANU
Faktor Pendorong Perceraian Warga Tua di Daerah Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Abstract
Divorce is a universal phenomenon. This article aims to analyze the factors driving divorce among the elderly in Kuala Terengganu. This study is a survey research. A total of 70 elderly individuals were selected as respondents, and three elderly individuals were chosen as participants. They consist of elderly people aged 60 and above. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The findings show that elderly individuals who have experienced divorce accept it as fate. The main factors driving the elderly to decide on divorce are conflicts with their partners and being abandoned by their partners. The study found that few elderly individuals divorced due to financial problems.
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