Lived experience of traditional and modern divorced women. A comparative study

Abstract

In this research, using the qualitative method of life history, we study the lived experience of traditional and modern divorced women. By interviewing women separating in the 2001s in Tehran Family Court and continuing the researcher's relationship with these individuals and introducing some other divorced women by them, we conducted interviews with 9 traditional women and 9 modern ones and studied their lived experience after divorce. Findings indicate that religious is an important factor in maintaining mental, communication and sexual health. Although traditional women have more communication restrictions, their observance has given them greater immunity from various harms. Enduring hardships and putting value on children and their emotions will help them not to lose the support of their children in the future.