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Abstract

Divorce has emerged as a growing multidimensional social and public health issue in Indonesia, shaped by the interaction between structural and psychosocial vulnerabilities. Grounded in a structural–psychosocial framework, this study examines how poverty and early marriage contribute to marital instability and how psychosocial factors influence post-divorce psychological outcomes, with gender considered as a moderating variable. A cross-sectional design was employed involving 417 divorced individuals across multiple regions in Indonesia. Data were collected through structured surveys and in-depth interviews, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The findings indicate that poverty increased the likelihood of marital instability by 3.5 times, while early marriage elevated the risk by 2.8 times. Employment instability and poor sleep quality also emerged as significant predictors of psychological distress. Although education, age, and number of pregnancies showed no significant association, stress, depression, and anxiety were prevalent, with women reporting more severe symptoms than men. By integrating structural determinants, psychosocial stressors, and gender-differentiated outcomes within a single analytical framework, this study advances a more comprehensive understanding of divorce in Indonesia. The findings underscore the necessity of coordinated policies targeting poverty reduction, early marriage prevention, employment stability, and gender-sensitive psychosocial support to mitigate both marital instability and its long-term mental health consequences.

Pages

59-68

DOI

10.65844/2356-4067.1456

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