The consequences of divorce for the divorced person: a qualitative study

In recent years, due to the increase in divorce statistics in the country, the regard to the consequences of this phenomenon have been extended to those who have experienced it. Therefore, the purpose of this study is a qualitative study of divorce consequences for divorced people. This study is a phenomenological qualitative study in which 20 participants (8 males and 12 females) were selected using purposive sampling. Deep and exploratory interviewing method was used to collect data, and this process continued to the saturation stage. The consequences of divorce include 12 sub-themes, which are classified in three main themes: 1. social and cultural consequences; 2. economic and financial consequences; 3. personal and emotional outcomes. The results of this study have many achievements in counseling centers and divorce professionals. Understanding the Divorce Experience As described in this study, it can help couples and experts involved in this phenomenon to make decisions and interventions based on culture and sexuality.