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Publication Date: 2024/06/22
Journal of Applied Psychological Research (22518126)16pp. 107-126
the present Qualitative Meta-synthesis study was conducted with the aim of identifying the challenges and issues of remarriage after divorce. The present research was the thematic Meta-synthesis of qualitative research. In this study, out of 32 qualitative studies related to the research topic conducted in Iran, finally, 12 completely related studies were included in the systematic review method. The process of inductive analysis of thematic synthesis based on Thomas and Harden's method was carried out in three stages of free coding of the findings of primary studies, organizing free codes into descriptive themes and finally creating analytical concepts. After analyzing the results of the research, two main themes and 9 categories were obtained. The first main theme under the title "Personal challenges" includes sub-themes such as; first marriage related challenges, psychological needs, personal challenges and financial challenges And the second main theme under the title of "interpersonal challenges" includes sub-themes such as; family challenges, second marriage challenges, challenges related to surrounding people, socio-cultural challenges and parenting conflicts. this research indicated that during the process of forming and continuing married life, divorced people experience challenges and issues both in the individual and interpersonal fields.
Publication Date: 2025
Family Journal (10664807)
Remarriage can be seen as a way to reduce the trauma experienced after divorce. However, facing failure in remarriage not only intensifies the emotional and mental state of the divorced individual but also hinders post-traumatic growth. Therefore, this study aims to identify the challenges and issues of remarriage after divorce among Iranian remarried individuals. In this qualitative research, 16 remarried men and women from Ardabil, Iran participated. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method. Data was collected through semistructured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke's approach. Two main themes and 19 subthemes were identified from the data. The first theme, intrapersonal challenges, included 10 categories, while the second theme, interpersonal challenges, included nine categories. The findings suggest that post-traumatic growth in divorced individuals after remarriage should be explored through comprehensive interventions that address the identified themes. This research aims to contribute to the development of a specialized premarital counseling program for divorced individuals preparing to remarry. Understanding the needs and challenges of remarriage can help individuals make the necessary cognitive and emotional preparations before entering into a new marriage. © The Author(s) 2025.
Publication Date: 2025
Current Psychology (19364733)44(12)pp. 12225-12244
Remarriage after divorce can be a positive strategy for adjusting to divorce. However, it can cause more emotional and psychological trauma than a previous failed marriage if it is performed without knowledge and preparation. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the challenges in the transition from divorce to remarriage. Qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted based on English and Persian keywords in the English and Persian databases from 2001 to 2023. This study was conducted from January 20 to April 30, 2023. Among 120 identified studies close to the research topic, only 14 relevant cases met the inclusion criteria for the systematic process. The inductive approach to thematic synthesis was based on Thomas and Harden’s method. After integrating the identified themes, two main themes and nine categories were identified. The “endogenous challenges,” included sub-themes such as challenges of first marriage, psycho-emotional challenges, marital challenges, economic issues, and challenges before remarriage. The “exogenous challenges” included sub-themes such as family challenges, sociocultural challenges, communication challenges, and multiple conflicts due to the presence of children. The results indicate that remarriage after divorce is a multidimensional phenomenon often influenced by multiple personal and environmental factors. Therefore, both counselors and divorced individuals should consider all personal and environmental factors during the premarital counseling process. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2025.
Publication Date: 2024
Current Psychology (19364733)43(20)pp. 18404-18414
The purpose of this study was to investigate Iranian women’s experiences of the consequences of self-compassion as an intrapersonal source in marital relationships.The descriptive-interpretive qualitative method was adopted in this study. In the first step, we used the self-compassion scale to select a sample of 15 women (Mean Age = 47.66 years, SD = 2.46 years). In the second step, semi-structured interviews were conducted and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings of this study suggested that self-compassion can bring cognitive, emotional, and behavioral resources to women in a marital relationship. Based on thematic analysis, the experiences of compassionate women in marital relationships were classified into three main themes and nine sub-themes: favorable behaviors (forgiveness, respect, and empathy), cognitive resources (optimism, cognitive emotion regulation, acceptance of own and partner imperfections), and positive feelings and emotions (happiness, safeness, satisfaction). Results imply that self-compassion may involve a set of positive intrapersonal self-resources containing a plethora of cognitive, affective, and behavioral benefits that may help achieve, maintain, and consolidate interpersonal relationships such as marital relationships. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024.
