The Sociological Examination of Violent Interactions Between Women and Men in Family Relationships
Shaho Rastegari
1
(
Doctoral student of social issues of Iran, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran.
)
Asadallah Babaeifard
2
(
Department of Social Sciences, University of Kashan, Kashan
)
Keywords: Family conflicts, violent interactions, marital relationships, sociology of the family, marital tensions.,
Abstract :
Tensions and conflicts in family relationships are among the significant social issues that have been examined from various perspectives. However, men's experiences of family tensions and the role of women in these conflicts have received less research attention, particularly in the cultural context of Iran, where traditional gender roles influence family dynamics. This study aims to explore different aspects of the relationship between emotional divorce and family tensions among married men and women residing in Tehran. This research is a survey-based correlational study that investigates the association between emotional divorce and men's experiences of family conflicts. The statistical population consists of all married men in Tehran in 2020. Using Cochran's sampling formula, 372 married men were selected through a multistage cluster sampling method. The findings indicate a significant relationship between certain individual variables, such as education level and type of occupation, and the level of family tensions experienced by men, whereas no significant relationship was found with income. Moreover, the multiple correlation coefficient (R=0/757) suggests a strong relationship between the independent variables and family tensions. The adjusted coefficient of determination (0/564) further indicates that more than 50% of the variations in the dependent variable (family tensions) can be explained by the independent variables, including emotional divorce, cognitive divorce, behavioral divorce, and the socioeconomic status of both the individual and their spouse. The results of this study highlight that family conflicts are multidimensional phenomena influenced by individual characteristics and reciprocal interactions between men and women. Therefore, informed policymaking in family law should aim to foster a deeper understanding of the mutual roles in these conflicts. Additionally, raising public awareness about the various aspects of this issue and reducing social barriers to addressing and resolving these conflicts can contribute to improved family interactions and mitigate negative consequences.
