A Sociological Study of Factors Influencing the Social Security of Female Headed Households

The phenomenon called “female headed household” is a social fact seen in all societies, happening for different reasons. This social group seriously needs social security for making a living and doing social- economic activities. The main goal of this research is to study the factors that influence the social security of women who serve as heads of household, considering the financial, physical, sentimental and communicable aspects of social security. This research is a survey with a statistical sample of 400 women responsible for their families, who are supported by NGOs in Tehran. The data has been analyzed using Multi-Variables Regression and Structural Equation Model (SEM). The research results indicate that the economic factor is the most effective factor among factors such as environmental, legal and family factors. In light of the result of this study, by providing the economic and environmental support for these women so that they feel socially security, they can be empowered.