Foreign Media: Occupation and Divorce Rates: Actuaries Lowest, Healthcare Assistants Highest
According to data from over 500 occupations in the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, divorce rates vary significantly across professions in the United States, ranging from a low of 14.2% to as high as nearly 48.3%.
Top 10 Occupations with the Lowest Divorce Rates: Actuaries (14.2%), Physical Scientists (17.2%), IT Scientists (18.7%), Software Developers (18.9%), Physical Therapists (19.0%), Physicians (20.1%), Clergy (20.2%), Pharmacists (20.3%), Atmospheric Scientists (20.4%), Oil & Gas Mining Engineers (20.7%). These professions generally require advanced education and professional qualifications; the average divorce rate among the 20 lowest-divorce-rate occupations is just 20.1%.
Top 10 Occupations with the Highest Divorce Rates: Other Healthcare Practitioners (48.3%), Telemarketers (48.0%), Massage Therapists (47.9%), Bus Drivers (47.8%), Press Machine Operators (47.6%), Nursing Service Supervisors (47.6%), Correctional Officers (47.5%), Ambulance Drivers (47.3%), Mental Health Aides (47.2%), Practical Nurses (47.1%). The average divorce rate among the 20 highest-divorce-rate occupations is 46.8%.
Education Level and Divorce Rate: Individuals with only a high school diploma have a divorce rate of 38.8%, those with an associate degree have 30.1%, and those with a bachelor’s degree or higher have 25.9%. The higher the level of education, the lower the divorce rate.
The most intriguing finding is the stark contrast within the healthcare sector. Physicians, dentists, and physical therapists rank among the lowest in divorce rates, while home health aides, mental health aides, and practical nurses are among the highest. Research suggests that work conditions such as shift work, job stress, and level of autonomy may influence marital stability as much as the industry itself.
Original Article: toutiao.com/article/1867329145342986/
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