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Psychological Pain among Divorced women in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate
Corresponding Author(s) : Omar Rimawi
Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2022): March
Abstract
Purpose of the study: This study aimed to assess the psychological pain level among divorced women in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate based on various variables.
Methodology: The researchers used a descriptive approach to achieve the study goals. The study's sample consisted of (67) divorced women as the researchers used the affordable method to choose using the participants. They also used the Person correlation coefficient with the total score of the instrument to test the instrument's validity. The results showed that all of the questionnaire's items had statistical significance.
Findings: The current study's findings revealed a moderate psychological pain level among divorced women in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, with a ratio of (70.2%). The results showed no statistically significant differences and differences in the means of the participants' responses due to the study's variables (age, academic level, duration of marriage, occupational status, and post-divorce Period).
Applications of this study: The researchers expected to apply the research in centers, institutions, and societies focusing on issues for divorced women for psychological and social rehabilitation programs through activities aimed at enhancing their self-confidence.
Novelty/Originality of this study: As a result, divorce is a threatening, frightening, and troubling factor for women that causes stress and frustration, particularly in the early post-divorce years.
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- Abdullah, N. (2018). Psychological Health among a Sample of Divorced Women in the Iraqi Governorate of Halabja: an Islamic view. Journal of Arts, Literature, Humanities, and Sociology: Emirates College of Educational Sciences, 24(1), 169 - 186.
- Abu Darwish, M., Abu Tayeh, A., Al-Hrob, A., Al-Tarawni, I. (2016). Divorced and Widow Women's Traits in the Governorates of Southern Jordan and the Problems They Face. Journal of Studies and Research: the University of Djelfa, 23(1), 274 - 289.
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- Nasser A., Rimawi O. (2022). Existential Vacuum and its Relationship with Family-based Support among Battered Women. Social Science and Humanities Journal, 6 (1), 2524- 2530.
- Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (2020). Indicators of Marriage and Divorce in Palestine, publication date: 12-09-2021. https://2u.pw/z3KVG
- Shear, K., Frank, E., Houck, P. R., & Reynolds, C. F. (2005). Treatment of complicated grief: a randomized controlled trial. Jama, 293(21), 2601-2608. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07109-1_15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.293.21.2601
- Van Tilburg, T., Aartsen, M., & van der Pas, S. (2015). Loneliness after divorce: A cohort comparison among Dutch young-old adults. European Sociological Review, 31(3), 243-252. https://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcu086 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcu086
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References
Abdullah, N. (2018). Psychological Health among a Sample of Divorced Women in the Iraqi Governorate of Halabja: an Islamic view. Journal of Arts, Literature, Humanities, and Sociology: Emirates College of Educational Sciences, 24(1), 169 - 186.
Abu Darwish, M., Abu Tayeh, A., Al-Hrob, A., Al-Tarawni, I. (2016). Divorced and Widow Women's Traits in the Governorates of Southern Jordan and the Problems They Face. Journal of Studies and Research: the University of Djelfa, 23(1), 274 - 289.
Al-Ali, N., Al-Omran, J. (2021). Psychological Resilience and its Relationship to Methods of Coping with Pressures among Divorced Bahraini Women. Egyptian Journal of Psychological Studies: Egyptian Association for Psychological Studies, 31(111), 471-506.
Alawneh, A. (2019). Divorce in Palestinian Society and its Relationship to Some Variables from Divorced Women's Point of View in the City of Ramallah during the Period (2010-2019): a critical field study. Journal of Human and Social Sciences 3(10), 29 - 60.
Al-Badayna, D., Al-Qutaitat, M. (2018). Problems and Pressures Faced by Divorced Women before Entering Jordan. Journal of Studies and Research: the University of Djelfa, 33(2), 463-483
Al-Kubaisi, A., Al-Obaidi, A. (2015). Psychological Pain among Faculty Members at the University of Anbar. Anbar University. Journal of Human Sciences: Anbar University 2(1), 407 - 440.
Bawih, N. (2017). Quality of Divorced Women's Life: An analytical study. Journal of Human and Social Sciences: Kasdi Merbah University 30(1), 205-272.
Ben-Zur, H. (2012). Loneliness, optimism, and well-being among married, divorced, and widowed individuals. The Journal of Psychology, 146(1-2), 23-36. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315873367 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.2010.548414
Dykstra, P. A., & Fokkema, T. (2007). Social and emotional loneliness among divorced and married men and women: Comparing the deficit and cognitive perspectives. Basic and applied social psychology, 29(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/01973530701330843 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01973530701330843
Knöpfli, B., Cullati, S., Courvoisier, D. S., Burton-Jeangros, C., & Perrig-Chiello, P. (2016). Marital breakup in later adulthood and self-rated health: a cross-sectional survey in Switzerland. International journal of public health, 61(3), 357-366. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2000.01269.x DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-015-0776-6
Nasser A., Rimawi O. (2022). Existential Vacuum and its Relationship with Family-based Support among Battered Women. Social Science and Humanities Journal, 6 (1), 2524- 2530.
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (2020). Indicators of Marriage and Divorce in Palestine, publication date: 12-09-2021. https://2u.pw/z3KVG
Shear, K., Frank, E., Houck, P. R., & Reynolds, C. F. (2005). Treatment of complicated grief: a randomized controlled trial. Jama, 293(21), 2601-2608. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07109-1_15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.293.21.2601
Van Tilburg, T., Aartsen, M., & van der Pas, S. (2015). Loneliness after divorce: A cohort comparison among Dutch young-old adults. European Sociological Review, 31(3), 243-252. https://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcu086 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcu086
Zafar, N., & Kausar, R. (2014). Emotional and Social Problems in Divorced and Married Women. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 8(1).27-50.