1. Lot 58 Stanley Town
New Amesterdam
Berbice
19 September, 2016
Dear Villagers,
I am a fifth form student of the Tutorial Academy Secondary School carrying out
a Survey on divorce in Stanley Town. This Survey is with Regards to my School Based
Assignment (S.B.A) for Social Studies. I would appreciate Your Sacrifice in helping me
answering a few Questions with respect to the topic.
These Questions can be answered by a thick in a box like this . Please note this
information will be treated with strictest confidence.
Thank you for your kindest co-operation.
You’re Sincerely
Suraj Jaundoo
Suraj Jaundoo
2. QUESTIONNARE
1. Gender?
Male Female
2. Ethnicity?
African Decent Chinese Decent
Amerindian Decent East Indians Decent
3. What is your age Range?
20-30 30-40
40-50 50-60
4. How long have you been residing in Stanley Town.
Under 1 Year 1-5 Years
6-10 years Over 10 Years
5. What Is your Religion?
Hindu Muslim Christian
6. What is your Martial status?
Married Single
Divorced Widow
7. What is the main cause of Divorce in StanleyTown area.
Financial Problems Infidelity
Abuse Neglect
3. Didn’t prepare for Marriage f
8. What is the most important preparation one should take into consideration before marriage?
Knowing about your prospective spouse
Attending to pre-marriage counseling sessions
Preparing for a career
Partner Financial status
Family background
Physical Maturity And health
Financial Resources
Emotional Resources
Emotional and psychological readiness
Obtaining knowledge and skills
Attitude
9. When a couple decides to separate what are the option being considered for the children?
Child Custody Visitation rights
Child support Adoption
10. Is Divorce a common conclusion to marriage in your community.
Yes No
11. Which of the following activities teenagers from Divorce family most likely engage in?
Sexual intercourse at an early age Drugs
Crime Abusive Activates
12. Which of the individuals suffer the most after being divorce.
Husband Wife
Child/Children
4. 13. What Effects Does Divorce Have on Children?
Smoking Habits Poor social Skills
A propensity for crime being Independent
14. What is one possible solution do you think can reduce Divorce rate?
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