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Parental Conflicts Regarding Shared Parenting Responsibilities After Divorce
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Hamideh Addelyan Rasi1   , Fatemeh Jafari2 , Maryam Rahnama Kamamardakhi3 |
1- Department of social work, faculty of social sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University & Department of social work, faculty of social sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. , hadelyan@yahoo.com
2- Faculty of literature and humanities, University of Isfahan
3- Faculty of social sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University |
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Abstract: (158 Views) |
Introduction: The primary goal of this study is to explore the lived experiences of parents with conflicts regarding shared responsibilities after divorce, including the various obstacles they encounter along this journey.
Methods: This study employed a qualitative approach using a descriptive phenomenological method. The study population consisted of divorced families, including fathers and mothers, who visited social work clinics in Tehran. Thirteen participants were selected through purposive sampling, ensuring maximum diversity and reaching the criterion of theoretical saturation. Data was collected in person via semi-structured interviews, and the analysis was conducted using Colaizzi's seven-step method.
Results: The analysis of the research data revealed two primary themes. The first theme addresses the barriers that create conflict in shared parental responsibilities after divorce. This theme includes four sub-themes: cultural barriers, social barriers, legal barriers, and individual barriers. The second theme focuses on post-divorce mechanisms for shared parenting responsibilities, which encompasses four sub-themes: cooperative mechanisms, ineffective mechanisms, avoidant mechanisms, and conflict-escalating mechanisms.
Conclusions: In Iran, there is a lack of advanced legal, educational, cultural, and social systems that protect children's interests before, during, and after divorce. Additionally, there are no specialized institutions that provide essential education on shared parental responsibilities. To promote a culture of shared parental responsibility, it is necessary to implement institutional reforms, encourage cultural and social beliefs that prioritize the child's welfare, and improve parental literacy. |
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| Keywords: Shared Parental Responsibility, Child's Interests, Parental Conflict, Divorce |
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Received: 2025/01/11 | Accepted: 2024/06/20 | Published: 2024/06/20
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