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Divorcing and building a new life

B Radford1, D Travers-Gustafson, C Miller

  • 1Creighton University School of Nursing, Omaha, NE 68178, USA.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|October 23, 1997
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This study describes women's divorce experiences, identifying four phases from emotional separation to rebuilding life. It details feelings and coping strategies during this significant life transition.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Women's Studies

Background:

  • Divorce represents a significant life transition for women.
  • Understanding the subjective experiences of divorced women is crucial for support and intervention.
  • Previous research has explored various aspects of divorce, but a detailed qualitative description of the rebuilding process is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To qualitatively describe women's experiences of divorcing.
  • To explore the process of building a new life after divorce.
  • To identify distinct phases and associated feelings and coping strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design.
  • Semi-structured interviews with 10 divorced women.
  • Constant comparative analysis of transcribed interviews.

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Main Results:

  • Four distinct phases were identified: emotional divorce, decision-making, separation, and moving beyond.
  • Participants reported a range of emotions throughout the process.
  • Effective coping strategies were utilized to navigate the transition.

Conclusions:

  • Divorce is a complex, multi-phased process for women.
  • The findings offer insights into women's resilience and adaptation post-divorce.
  • Understanding these phases can inform therapeutic interventions and support systems for divorced women.