Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
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Master's degree, Department of Psychology, Rodhan Branch, Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Dashyar, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Payam Noor, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the spiritual needs of female heads of households. This qualitative study was done by phenomenological method. The statistical population included female heads of households referring to positive life centers in Bandar Anzali city. The number of sample sizes continued until data saturation. Finally, after 15 interviews, the data reached saturation. Data were collected, coded and classified into main and subcategories. The results indicated that the most important needs of female heads of households include religious needs, needs related to children, needs related to family, needs related to friends, needs related to society, support and security needs, needs for a healthy and happy life, and personality needs. Also, the most important sufferings of the female heads of the household, the feeling of sadness, the unfair judgment of those around them and their lack of understanding, economic problems, the lustful looks of men, the worry about the current and future condition of the children, and the lack of support and care resources were extracted. The main solution to reduce their suffering; Positive thinking and hope and their main ability; Value preservation and self-esteem were evaluated. It was reported that the most important source of their hope, after God, the infallible imams, and resorting to their recommended prayers, is the existence of their children.
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