Meta-analysis of Divorce Researches in Iran in the Last Two Decades (1377-1397) and Suggesting Solutions to Reduce Divorce and Its Negative Consequences

The growth of divorce in Iranian society and its negative consequences have made it necessary to pay attention to this social problem. The purpose of this study was to present strategies to reduce divorce and its negative consequences. For this purpose, using qualitative meta-analysis method, by examining 70 selected divorce studies in the last two decades (1377-97), it has classified the factors of divorce and its negative consequences and then presented strategies for reducing the divorce and its negative consequences. Based on the findings, the factors of divorce can be classified into four categories of Incorrect spouse choice, Lack of knowledge and skills of spouses and maladaptation, Bad performance of spouses, and adverse economic conditions. accordingly, we can propose solutions based on training courses and consulting services by the Responsible entities, and Oblige spouses to participate. Researches has also studied the negative consequences of divorce for women and children. To reduce these consequences, Solutions included Eliminate legal challenges, Teaching parents to minimize divorce harm for children, providing counseling services, culturalization for family support for divorced women, and Reforming society's attitude to divorced women and children of divorce are proposed.