Emotional and behavioral problems of single parent vs. two parent children: Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation

The aim of this survey is to compare the emotional and behavioral problems of children with only one parent versus those from two-parent families. We analyzed behavioral problems such as aggression, delinquency and socialization issues, as well as emotional problems such as depression, anxiety, and somatic complaints. Using a multi-stage cluster sampling, 10 of the 20 geographic regions covered by Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation were selected. Using systematic random sampling, 460 families with children aged 4-18 years were selected.