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Rostami M, Bulut S, Saadati N, Herawati N, Parsakia K, Zadhasn Z, et al . Interpersonal Intimacy Experiences of Divorced Canadian Women: A Qualitative Study. IJPCP 2024; 30 (1)
URL: http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-4147-en.html
URL: http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-4147-en.html
Mehdi Rostami 
1, Sefa Bulut2 , Nadereh Saadati3 , Netty Herawati4 , Kamdin Parsakia4 , Zohreh Zadhasn4 , Seyed Hadi Seyed Ali Tabar4 , Farzaneh Mardani4 , Parichehr Mehdi Abadi5
1, Sefa Bulut2 , Nadereh Saadati3 , Netty Herawati4 , Kamdin Parsakia4 , Zohreh Zadhasn4 , Seyed Hadi Seyed Ali Tabar4 , Farzaneh Mardani4 , Parichehr Mehdi Abadi5
1- Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. & Rehabilitation Department, York Rehab Clinic, Toronto, Canada. , mehdirostami@kmanresce.ca
2- Department of Counseling Psychology & Head of the Counseling Center, Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey.
3- Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. & Rehabilitation Department, York Rehab Clinic, Toronto, Canada.
4- Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
5- Department of Social Science & Cultural Science, Program Study of Psychology, University of Trunojoyo Madura, East Java, Indonesia.
2- Department of Counseling Psychology & Head of the Counseling Center, Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey.
3- Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. & Rehabilitation Department, York Rehab Clinic, Toronto, Canada.
4- Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
5- Department of Social Science & Cultural Science, Program Study of Psychology, University of Trunojoyo Madura, East Java, Indonesia.
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Objectives Divorce is an important life event that profoundly affects individuals’ emotional and social lives, particularly their interpersonal intimacy. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of divorced women in Canada regarding their interpersonal intimacy, identifying their challenges and transformations after divorce.
Methods This is a qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 divorced women aged 28-54 years in Richmond Hill, Ontario, from April to July 2023, who had divorced at least in the past year. The interviews explored their emotional transitions, social support networks, self-perception, and future outlook on relationships. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis in NVivo software.
Results Four main themes were identified: Emotional Transition, Social Support/Isolation, Identity/Self-Perception, and Future Outlook/Relationships. These themes had some subthemes and concepts, revealing the grieving and self-discovery process, the pivotal role of social networks and societal views, role reevaluation and identity, and the cautious optimism towards building new intimate relationships.
Conclusion The complex interaction between emotional, social, and personal factors shapes the experiences of interpersonal intimacy after divorce in Canadian women. The findings highlight the importance of supportive networks, societal acceptance, and personal growth in navigating the complexities of interpersonal intimacy after divorce. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that divorced women in Canada face in their relationships, offering insights for therapeutic and social support interventions.
Methods This is a qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 divorced women aged 28-54 years in Richmond Hill, Ontario, from April to July 2023, who had divorced at least in the past year. The interviews explored their emotional transitions, social support networks, self-perception, and future outlook on relationships. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis in NVivo software.
Results Four main themes were identified: Emotional Transition, Social Support/Isolation, Identity/Self-Perception, and Future Outlook/Relationships. These themes had some subthemes and concepts, revealing the grieving and self-discovery process, the pivotal role of social networks and societal views, role reevaluation and identity, and the cautious optimism towards building new intimate relationships.
Conclusion The complex interaction between emotional, social, and personal factors shapes the experiences of interpersonal intimacy after divorce in Canadian women. The findings highlight the importance of supportive networks, societal acceptance, and personal growth in navigating the complexities of interpersonal intimacy after divorce. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that divorced women in Canada face in their relationships, offering insights for therapeutic and social support interventions.
Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
Psychiatry and Psychology
Received: 2024/04/7 | Accepted: 2024/10/28 | Published: 2024/07/31
Received: 2024/04/7 | Accepted: 2024/10/28 | Published: 2024/07/31
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