Identify the cultural and social components of family consolidation in order to prevent divorce

Subject Areas : Journal of Iranian Social Development Studies

Hamed Mohammadi ¹ , مهرداد نوابخش ² , محمدصادق مهدوی ³

1 - PhD in Sociology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Professor of Sociology, Science and Research Unit, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran (corresponding author).
3 - Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran.

Received: 2021-11-03 Accepted : 2022-04-24 Published : 2022-05-22

Keywords: Family consolidation, Matching, Girls on the verge of marriage, Boys on the verge of marriage,

Abstract :

The family has an unparalleled position in the system of the Islamic Republic of Iran and in other social systems. Accordingly, in the economic, social and cultural development programs of the country, the family and its excellence and consolidation have always been emphasized. However, scientific observations and researches show that it is important that the path that this social institution has taken in recent years in Iran has not been expected by development planners. Accordingly, the present study began with the assumption that "there is a gap between the real components of family consolidation and the components of social development planners."The present study was conducted using documentary and field methods and questionnaire technique for 390 young people on the verge of marriage. The results of this study show that unfortunately about half of the girls and boys on the verge of marriage are reluctant to marry and the social and economic infrastructure to meet the basic needs of a life for them in accordance with the patterns and structures of today's Iranian society is not provided. This, in combination with other macro and micro components of society, has caused serious challenges for the survival and excellence of Iranian families. Finally, by examining the hypotheses of the present study, the relationship between socio-economic status, religious beliefs and social support with strengthening the foundation of the family was confirmed.