Effects of Marital Divorce on Children's Well-being in Iringa Municipality, Tanzania

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effects of marital divorce on children's well-being in Iringa Municipality under the specific objective named; to assess the psychological effects on children's well-being. The study used a Qualitative approach and descriptive research design. Data was collected through interviews and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed through a thematic approach. The findings indicated that there are direct relationship between the style of life the parents were living before divorce and the style their children live after divorce which in turn affects them and they may cause another divorce to their child in the future. Moreover, divorced marriages were found to have negative psychological effects on children either mentally or physically, misconduct behaviour, social interaction and becoming street children. The study recommends that parents must rethink critical before deciding to divorce on the future development of their children.