Personality inventory of individuals referring to Tehran Family Court for divorce

Divorce is a worldwide problem with known complications. The present study was conducted in Tehran Family Court in 2001, to determine the personality inventory of individuals referring for divorce. 132 individuals were included for this descriptive study. A demographic questionnaire as well as Minnesota Multiphase Personality Inventory (MMPI) was completed. The study population included 82 females and 50 males. 10, including 2 females and 8 males were excluded. Of the remaining 122 individuals, 75 (61.7%) had not out standard scale, 27 (22.3%) had one out standard scale, and 20 (16) had more than tow out standard scales. Totally, 7 had abnormal results. Unstable mood, hypochondriasis, depression, anxiety, obsession, and panic disorders were the most common findings of MMPI. Results have revealed the necessity of consultation prior to marriage and also divorce.