Citation

Eskafi M, Yousefi M. J. Res. Health 2021; 11(2): 131-138.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center)

DOI

10.32598/JRH.11.2.1368.3

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Human beings are a social species. Marriage is an important step in human life because many of the main human needs are met after marriage. The purpose of this research was to study the tendency of single mothers to remarry, and the variables and barriers involved. The conceptual framework for this study involves a mix of social concept theories, Maslow's necessity hierarchy, Eisen's reasoning theory, and Lewin's Psychological Field Theory on barriers.

METHODS: The current study used a qualitative technique (fundamental theory) for coding, editing, categorizing, and analyzing information. To the best of our knowledge, a fundamental theory analytical technique has been used to classify and evaluate information. For this purpose, eleven single mothers (all with kids) were surveyed in Gonabad city. Despite their inclination to build a connection between structure and interaction and by mixing information with theory, the scientists attempted to design the procedure for mothers' celibacy.

RESULTS: The data analysis included coding of three main core levels, eleven first-category items, and 27-second category items. The main focus was feminism, social isolation, inappropriate cultural structure, social suicide, and the display of spiritual and material life.

CONCLUSION: The results showed that single mothers not only tend to remarry but also seriously need to be married. However, the inner and outer variables stop them from remarrying. Therefore, they are looking for a replacement that leads to their social isolation. Facilitative strategies to pave the way for their remarriage can therefore assist them considerably. © 2021, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

No return feminitity; Obstacles of remarriage; Remarriage; Single parent