The study investigates the challenges of failed marriages and their implications for delinquency. The design of the study was a survey; purposive and snowballing sampling techniques were used to select 130 respondents. Triangulation of in-depth interviews and questionnaires were used as a framework for collecting information. Findings showed that there is a relationship between partners’ experiences in failed marriages and delinquent behavior such as truancy, bullying, and children being out of parental control. It was established that infidelity and avoiding responsibility are the major factors responsible for failed marriages. Based on the findings, the study reinforces the claim that communication is an important element of a successful marriage. A marriage that involves too much blame, conflict, and verbal attacks keeps children away from home. Couples who experience difficulties should seek the assistance of marriage experts who may help them to identify problems and suggest ways to solve these.

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失败婚姻的挑战和对犯罪的影响

该研究调查了失败婚姻的挑战及其对犯罪的影响。该研究的设计是一项调查；有目的的和滚雪球抽样技术被用来选择 130 名受访者。深度访谈和问卷的三角测量被用作收集信息的框架。研究结果表明，伴侣在失败婚姻中的经历与逃学、欺凌和孩子不受父母控制等违法行为之间存在关系。已经确定，不忠和逃避责任是导致婚姻失败的主要因素。根据调查结果，该研究强化了这样一种说法，即沟通是成功婚姻的重要因素。涉及太多责备、冲突和言语攻击的婚姻会让孩子远离家。