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Comparison Between Cox and Weibull Survival Models in Estimating the Determinants of Divorce in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Idochi Okenwe; Isaac Didi Essi; Anthony Ike Wegbom

January 20, 2025•DOI: 10.52589/AJMSS-CCAWOUGC•Volume 8 Issue 1•1,295 views

This study examined the comparison between Cox and Weibull survival models in estimating the determinants of divorce in Rivers State, Nigeria. Data consisting of Demographic, Socio-economic and Treatment related variables were collected from Judiciary High court for a period of 10 years for the analysis. The Factors estimated were; Age at Marriage of Husband and Wife, Presence of Children, Duration of Marriage, Employment Status of Husband and Wife, Educational Level of Husband and Wife, Number of Counselling Sessions and Court Sittings attended. Cox proportional Hazard (Semi-parametric) and Weibull (Parametric) regression models were compared for a better fit in estimating the determinants of the risk of divorce among couples, using the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC). The result showed that Cox proportional hazards regression model performed better than Weibull regression model with a difference of 44.5 AIC value lower than that of the Weibull model. Hence, Cox PH model revealed that, of all the factors estimated; Employment Status of husband, Presence of children and Duration of marriage had significant effect on the risk of divorce. Specifically, Employment status of husband and Duration of marriage reduced the risk of statutory marriage divorce by 3% and 41% respectfully, while Presence of children in statutory marriage increased the risk of divorce by 72%. The study thereby recommended among others that the husband, who is the head of the family, should strive, struggle, engage and explore legitimate and genuine jobs or businesses to be able to provide the immediate needs of his family, because the marriage of a jobless and idle husband is always at the risk of divorce. Read more

Keywords:Cox modelWeibull modelDivorceStatutory marriageSurvival analysisNigeria.

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The Impact of Marriage Contract Type on Divorce Likelihood: Evidence from Rivers State, Nigeria.

Idochi Okenwe; Isaac Didi Essi; Anthony Ike Wegbom

January 15, 2025•DOI: 10.52589/AJMSS-KMJNNVT0•Volume 8 Issue 1•1,558 views

This study investigated the impact of marriage contract type (Statutory and Customary) on divorce likelihood in Rivers State, Nigeria. Data consisting of Demographic, Socio-economic and Treatment related variables were collected from Judiciary High court and Customary court for a period of 10 years for the analysis. The Factors estimated using survival analysis techniques were; Age at Marriage of Husband and Wife, Presence of Children, Duration of Marriage, Employment Status of Husband and Wife, Educational Level of Husband and Wife, Number of Counseling Sessions and Court Sittings attended, as well as marriage type. The Cox PH model revealed that marriage type does not influence the rate of divorce among couple in Rivers State. For Statutory marriage, significant determinants of divorce includes: duration of marriage (p = 0.000), employment status of husband (p = 0.028), and Presence of children (p = 0.045). For Customary marriage, significant determinants of divorce includes: presence of children (p = 0.018), and number of Court Sittings (p = 2.83e-06). Ironically, the result revealed that the presence of children increases the risk of statutory marriage divorce by 72% and reduces the risk of customary marriage divorce by 41%. The findings of this study using Pearson chi-square test for independence between the two types of marriage showed that chi-square statistic value χ2 = 0.0066 and the p-value = 0.936, indicates that divorce is independent of type of marriage contracted. This means that there is no relationship between the type of marriage contracted in Rivers State and the likelihood of divorce. Overall, this study contributed to the understanding of divorce likelihood in Nigeria, highlighting the complexity of factors influencing marital stability. The study thereby recommended among others that policy makers should focus on addressing socio-economic factors influencing marital stability. Read more

Keywords:DivorcePearson chi-square testCox PH modelstatutory and customary marriageRivers StateNigeria.

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Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computational Modelling

Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computational Modelling (JAMCM) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research in applied mathematics, computational modelling, numerical analysis, and related quantitative disciplines. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality theoretical, computational, and applied research that advances mathematical methods and modelling techniques for understanding, analyzing, and solving complex real-world problems. JAMCM welcomes contributions that develop innovative mathematical frameworks, computational approaches, and simulation methods with applications across science, engineering, technology, economics, health, and environmental systems.

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Journal of Data Science and Computational Methods

Journal of Data Science and Computational Methods (JDSCM) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research in data science, computational methods, analytics, statistical modeling, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality theoretical, methodological, and applied research that advances the extraction of knowledge from data and the development of computational approaches for solving complex scientific, engineering, business, and societal problems. JDSCM welcomes contributions that introduce innovative analytical techniques, computational frameworks, algorithms, and data-driven solutions with clear scholarly and practical significance.

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Journal of Financial Technology and Digital Economics

Journal of Financial Technology and Digital Economics (JFTDE) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research in financial technology (FinTech), digital economics, financial innovation, digital finance, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality theoretical, empirical, computational, and applied research that advances understanding of the technologies, systems, institutions, and economic transformations shaping modern financial markets and digital economies. JFTDE welcomes contributions that explore emerging financial technologies, digital business models, data-driven financial services, and the evolving relationship between technology, finance, and economic development.

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Journal of Insurance and Actuarial Research

Journal of Insurance and Actuarial Research (JIAR) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research in insurance, actuarial science, risk management, finance, and related quantitative disciplines. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality theoretical, empirical, and applied research that advances understanding of risk assessment, insurance markets, actuarial modelling, financial security, and decision-making under uncertainty. JIAR welcomes contributions that address emerging challenges and innovations in insurance practice, actuarial methods, risk governance, and financial resilience across individual, corporate, and public sector contexts.

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Journal of Waste Management and Circular Economy Research

Journal of Waste Management and Circular Economy Research (JWMCER) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research in waste management, resource recovery, circular economy, environmental sustainability, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality theoretical, empirical, technological, and policy-oriented research that advances sustainable approaches to waste reduction, resource efficiency, material recovery, and environmental protection. JWMCER welcomes contributions that promote the transition from linear production and consumption models to circular systems that support sustainable development, economic resilience, and environmental stewardship.

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