Conceptual Components of Emotional Divorce Based on Islamic Sources

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 M.A. in Psychology, Ethics and ducation Institute of Higher Education, Qom, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Imam Khomeini ducational and Research Institute, Qom, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of amily, Research Institute of Hawzeh and University, Qom, Iran.

10.22034/ip.2026.180

Abstract

This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the components of emotional divorce based on Islamic sources. The present study was carried out using a qualitative content analysis and a descriptive-survey method. First, concepts related to emotional divorce were extracted from the Qur'an and narrations (hadiths) using open coding, axial coding, and selective coding methods; then, the validity of the components was confirmed by nine experts in psychology and Islamic sciences using CVR and CVI indices. The findings of the data analysis led to the identification of six main components in the structure of emotional divorce, which are: 1. Emotional instability (decrease in affection and empathy); 2. Incompatibility (destructive behaviors such as humiliation); 3. Turning away (ignoring the spouse's needs); 4. Lack of commitment (violation of marital rights); 5. Disobedience (failure to fulfill duties); 6. Sexual dysfunction (disorder in sexual relations). Therefore, emotional divorce is a multidimensional phenomenon that is formed from the interaction of emotions and behaviors. The presented components, with a validity index above 0.75, enjoy favorable content validity and can be used in future research, counseling interventions, and the prevention of family harms.

Keywords

Main Subjects

Islam and Psychological Research
Volume 12, Issue 1 - Serial Number 25
September 2026
Pages 133-155

Files

History

  • Receive Date: 29 April 2025
  • Revise Date: 15 May 2025
  • Accept Date: 18 May 2025

Share

How to cite

Statistics