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Somayeh Jaberi1, Ozra Etemadi1, Maryam Fatehizade1
1Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
Family Process
|April 17, 2021
Summary
This study explores the divorce process for Iranian couples where women initiate divorce. It identifies five stages, from initial thoughts to legal action, influenced by psychological, communication, cultural, and social factors.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Divorce in Iran is under-researched despite significant individual, family, and social impacts.
- A growing trend of women initiating divorce in Iran necessitates a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and delineate the divorce process among Iranian couples when the woman is the initiator.
- To identify the psychological, communication, cultural, and social factors influencing women-initiated divorces in Iran.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory methodology was employed.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 Iranian divorcing individuals (women initiating divorce and their spouses).
Main Results:
- The divorce process was characterized by five distinct stages: emergence of thinking about divorce, hesitation, difficult decision-making, separation, and legal action.
- Psychological, communication, cultural, and social factors were identified as key drivers throughout these stages.
- Despite legal and social challenges, women are increasingly initiating divorce in Iran's evolving cultural landscape.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the stages and influencing factors of women-initiated divorce is crucial for intervention.
- Findings can inform preventive measures and clinical strategies for couples, families, and professionals dealing with marital distress and divorce.
- The study highlights the need for tailored support systems for women initiating divorce in Iran.
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