Sociological Factors Related to the Lack of Remarriage of Widows (Case Study: Sponsored Women in Sanandaj)

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD Student of Sociology at University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Social Science at University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers to remarriage among women. Research hypotheses were formulated using economic theories of marriage, social exclusion, changing roles and cultural values. The research method was descriptive and the data were collected by survey method and questionnaire. The statistical population was all widows (divorced and dying wife) 18 to 55 years old Covered by the Relief Committee in Sanandaj. The sample size was 377 according to Krejcie and Morgan table. Sampling was done by simple random method. The hypotheses test results show that there is a significant and direct relationship between the social exclusion and belief in cultural stereotypes with no remarriage variables. There is also a significant and inverse relationship between the modern attitude to remarriage and self-reliance with barriers to remarriage variables. it can be said that Cultural change and the rise of individualistic values, along with financial independence and self-reliance among women, can not only reduce the tendency to remarry, but can also be accelerating factors for remarriage among women.

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Quarterly Journal of Social Development (Previously Human Development)
Volume 14, Issue 1 - Serial Number 53
Vol. 14, No. 1, Autumn 2019
December 2019
Pages 31-60

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