These are tools, often found online, designed to estimate the probability of a marriage ending in dissolution. They typically use statistical data and algorithms based on various factors thought to correlate with marital stability. For example, such a tool might ask about age at marriage, educational level, income, presence of children, and past marital history of both partners, then provide a percentage indicating the likelihood of divorce.
The utility of such assessments lies in their ability to prompt introspection and potentially identify areas of concern within a relationship. While not predictive of individual outcomes, they can highlight statistically relevant risk factors, encouraging couples to address underlying issues. Historically, interest in understanding marital stability has driven research into divorce predictors, and these tools represent a simplified application of that research to a wider audience.
