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    ECONOMIC STATUS AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN AMONGST MARRIED CHRISTIANS IN NABUMALI PARISH, MBALE DIOCESE
    (2024-09-10) NAMONYO MOSES
    ABSTRACT This research investigated the impact of economic status on family breakdown among married Christians in Nabumali Parish, Mbale Diocese. The study aimed to evaluate how financial instability, feeding adequacy, and housing conditions contribute to marital separation and dysfunction. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with married couples and church leaders, employing a Likert scale to assess response intensity. The analysis, conducted using SPSS, revealed that financial instability significantly influences marital separation, with 63% of respondents acknowledging its impact, in line with Smith and Jones (2020). Regression analysis in SPSS indicated that financial strain accounted for 72% of the variance in marital separation, though variability in responses suggests a need for further investigation into additional influencing factors. Dietary disagreements and food insecurity were found to contribute to marital conflict, with feeding adequacy explaining 20.4% of the variance. Decent accommodation was associated with reduced marital conflicts and improved satisfaction but accounted for only 22.8% of the variance in marital dysfunction. These findings highlight the need to address financial, nutritional, and housing issues collectively to enhance marital stability. Recommendations include implementing financial literacy programs, community-based economic support, counselling services for financial and dietary issues, and improving housing conditions. These measures aim to mitigate the adverse effects of economic and social stressors on marital relationships.