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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > psychological processes > causes of relationship dissolution
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > causes of relationship dissolution
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > causes of relationship dissolution

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causes of relationship dissolution  

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  • With the current rate of divorce in the United States being approximately 50 percent, not only do the spouses who are divorcing try to understand what caused the dissolution of their relationship but also do social scientists. This entry will examine possible causes of both divorce and the dissolution of other types of romantic relationships. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Dissolution of Relationships, Causes]

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