Majid Hooshmand; Sattar Parvin; Shahram Ebrahimi
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The absence of a father and the formation of single-parent families with women heads of household as a social issue have many consequences for children, and this article aims to understand the developmental process of these children and provide a strategy to improve their situation. The present study ...
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The absence of a father and the formation of single-parent families with women heads of household as a social issue have many consequences for children, and this article aims to understand the developmental process of these children and provide a strategy to improve their situation. The present study is qualitative and grounded theory type, conducted through Semi-structured interviews with 25 women heads of household using a purposive and theoretical sampling method. After analyzing, in the causal domain, the following categories were extracted: Compound poverty, broken support umbrella, fear of the future, unstable health, and feelings of helplessness, in the background conditions: social inequality, inefficiency of the social welfare system, social stigma, gender discrimination, traumatic environment, generational thinking, and in relation to intervening factors: lack of leisure time, deprivation, suppressed desires, virtual addiction, peer influence, and feelings of insecurity. The common experience of women heads of household in relation to children can be described in the central category of "concern for the child's growth and conformity" and the use of adaptive strategies also has positive and negative consequences. Accordingly, from the perspective of developmental prevention, the economic and social pressures on women heads of household are risk factors in the development of children and can cause them to deviate from the norm. As a result, for the social protection of these children, it is necessary to pay attention to developmental prevention interventions on the one hand and try to reduce the economic and social pressures on women on the other.
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neda Khodakaramian Gilan; Mohsen Niazi; Mohammadreza Tamanaeifar
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Marriage, as a fundamental human right and an indicator of social integration, holds twofold importance for people with disabilities. However, on the path to marriage, they face numerous obstacles such as negative attitudes, cultural discrimination, legal inequalities, and a lack of social support. This ...
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Marriage, as a fundamental human right and an indicator of social integration, holds twofold importance for people with disabilities. However, on the path to marriage, they face numerous obstacles such as negative attitudes, cultural discrimination, legal inequalities, and a lack of social support. This qualitative research, based on the social model of disability, examines the lived experiences of people with disabilities concerning marriage. The findings indicate that for many of these individuals, marriage is not only a source of emotional support and reduced isolation but also a tool for increasing self-confidence, improving quality of life, and social participation. Nevertheless, the public perception of people with disabilities as "lacking emotional or sexual needs" remains a serious barrier to their social acceptance. The participants' narratives point to differences in pre-marriage expectations and post-marriage challenges, emphasizing the importance of education, mutual understanding, and family support. Furthermore, different preferences in spouse selection and the essential role of psychological, economic, and family factors in the decision to marry have been highlighted. This study, aiming to enhance social understanding of the needs, capabilities, and aspirations of people with disabilities regarding marriage, calls for a rethinking of social and cultural policies and emphasizes the necessity of respecting agency and human dignity in all aspects of life.
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Ahmad Dorahaki; Mahtab Mohammadkhani
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In many cases, women heads of households are more vulnerable psychologically and socially than they are financially. This makes it necessary to pay attention to the health of women heads of households, especially their social health. In this regard, the present study, by selecting a sample of approximately ...
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In many cases, women heads of households are more vulnerable psychologically and socially than they are financially. This makes it necessary to pay attention to the health of women heads of households, especially their social health. In this regard, the present study, by selecting a sample of approximately 589 women heads of households in Tehran in a multi-stage cluster, tried to examine the social health of women heads of households and its determinants. The results indicate that the women heads of households studied are not in a desirable state in terms of social health. Among the different dimensions of social health, social integration and social acceptance have a more complicated situation in the women heads of households studied. The results of multivariate analysis showed that the social variables - including education, social support, role pressureand a sense of security in social interactions - have the greatest impact on the social health of women heads of households. In general, with the inclusion of all variables in the regression model, the variables of physical health level, social support level, education level, role pressure level, type of housing ownership, and level of feeling of economic insecurity have maintained their significance in recent years. Policy solutions arising from the research are presented in this text.
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Amin Taghipour; Majid Dadashzadeh; Ali Eghbali
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Given the emotional and psychological challenges faced by mothers of children with special needs, their psychological well-being and resilience may be diminished. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of narrative therapy on the psychological well-being and resilience of mothers of children ...
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Given the emotional and psychological challenges faced by mothers of children with special needs, their psychological well-being and resilience may be diminished. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of narrative therapy on the psychological well-being and resilience of mothers of children with special needs in Bonab, Iran. This quasi-experimental study employed a pre-test and post-test control group design. The statistical population included mothers of children with special needs in Bonab, from whom 40 individuals were selected via convenience sampling and randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group. The experimental group received 10 sessions of narrative therapy, while the control group received no intervention. The instruments included the Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale (1989) and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003). Data were analyzed using analysis of variance. The results showed that narrative therapy significantly increased psychological well-being and resilience in the experimental group. Based on the findings, narrative therapy can be used as an effective method to support mothers of children with special needs, improving their resilience and promoting their psychological well-being.
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Maryam Davoodi; Mohammadrahim Safari; Alireza Ahangar; Hamideh Haditabar
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This study examines the cultural, familial, and childhood challenges faced by migrant families residing in Tehran's Harandi neighborhood. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a purposive and snowball sample of 40 participants. The sample comprised ...
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This study examines the cultural, familial, and childhood challenges faced by migrant families residing in Tehran's Harandi neighborhood. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a purposive and snowball sample of 40 participants. The sample comprised three groups: migrant families living in Harandi, specialists in social work and social harms, and local business owners and government officials.The findings indicate that the intertwined cultural, social, and economic structures within these migrant families have led to significant role shifts. These shifts are characterized by the prevalence of child labor, women's entry into the workforce, child marriage, and adolescent parenting, all against a backdrop of pervasive poverty. Consequently, the conception of childhood is being transformed into one defined by labor, effectively forcing children into the roles of premature adults. This transformation, alongside the challenging living conditions, exposes both women and children to numerous psychosocial harms. In essence, the interplay between culture and family within this migrant community has redefined childhood in a manner that subjects children to a multitude of psychosocial challenges.
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sama moazzami
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Cohabitation, as one of the manifestations of modernity in family relationships, reflects normative and structural transformations in the patterns of emotional bonds between partners. This study aims to explore the underlying contexts, strategies, and consequences of cohabitation in the city of Tehran. ...
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Cohabitation, as one of the manifestations of modernity in family relationships, reflects normative and structural transformations in the patterns of emotional bonds between partners. This study aims to explore the underlying contexts, strategies, and consequences of cohabitation in the city of Tehran. It seeks to answer the question: under what social, cultural, and economic conditions does this phenomenon emerge and persist? To achieve this, the study employs Grounded Theory methodology, collecting data through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 17 individuals who have experienced cohabitation. The data were analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding. Findings, interpreted through Anthony Giddens' theory of the “pure relationship,” reveal that cohabitation is a reflection of generational transition, individualism, relational fluidity, and the weakening of traditional bonds within the context of urban modernity. At the causal level, factors such as migration to metropolitan areas, prior negative experiences with formal marriage, economic pressure, diminished family oversight, and beliefs in gender equality influence the adoption of this lifestyle. Participants’ interactions were largely based on personal autonomy, emotional fulfillment, and relational equality. However, this type of relationship is also associated with consequences such as psychological instability, social exclusion, and lack of legal protections
