Identifying the Sociological Dimensions of Emotional Divorce and Typology of its Types in Tehran

Authors

    Hamzeh Salemi Sociology PhD student studying Iran's social issues, Department of Sociology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
    Shahla Kazemipour Sabet * Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tehran, Iran skazemipour@gmail.com
    Parvin Savadian Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Research Unit, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.6.4.24

Keywords:

Emotional divorce, Sociological dimensions, Typology, Qualitative research, Marital relationships, Communication skills, Family counseling

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to identify the sociological dimensions and typology of emotional divorce in Tehran.

Methods and Materials: The study employs a qualitative research approach with a phenomenological strategy. The statistical population includes couples aged between 25 to 40 years. Using purposive sampling, 21 participants were selected based on theoretical saturation. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews. For data analysis, open coding and axial coding processes were used to extract relevant structures and indicators. The reliability of the coding process was ensured through re-coding and high levels of agreement.

Findings: The research identified four main categories of emotional divorce, encompassing 14 initial codes and 55 semantic codes. The primary dimensions identified include compulsory living, lack of emotional behavior towards the spouse, emotional void, and changes in emotional relationships. Additionally, six types of emotional divorce were identified: lack of emotional support, communicative divorce, sexual divorce, reduced empathy, attentional divorce, and respect divorce. These types were derived from a detailed analysis of 82 semantic codes collected from the interview data.

Conclusion: Emotional divorce is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon with profound and long-lasting effects on family and social relationships. The study underscores the importance of considering sociological factors in mitigating the negative impacts of emotional divorce. The findings suggest that appropriate training in communication and emotional management skills can significantly reduce the likelihood of emotional divorce. These insights are valuable for family counselors, psychologists, and policymakers in developing effective strategies and policies to enhance marital quality and prevent emotional divorce.

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Published

2024-10-01

How to Cite

Salemi , H. ., Kazemipour Sabet, S. ., & Savadian , P. . (2024). Identifying the Sociological Dimensions of Emotional Divorce and Typology of its Types in Tehran. Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling (JARAC), 6(4), 207-212. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.6.4.24

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