A Study of the Divorced Women's Psychological Experience from Their Getting Divorced to Setting out Again

• Main Authors: Ming-mei Hsieh, 謝明美
• Other Authors: Yen-hui Li
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2005
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/02361310725340506950

碩士 === 南華大學 === 生死學研究所 === 94 === 　　This study aims to discuss the psychological experiences of the divorced women from their getting divorced to setting out again. Topics of concern include: First, the meaning of life for divorced women before and after their marriage ended. Second, how divorced women responded to the physical , mental, and spiritual disappointments brought about by divorce. Third, the obstacles divorced women had to face and the opportunities they were given when re-establishing their lives. Fourth, how they fare-welled the past and drew sources of power to lead their new lives. 　 　　This study has selected purposive interview samples of four divorced women and this text is based on descriptions of their true-to-life experiences. Combined with Hermeneutics and Narrative Analysis, participants’ unique sequences of ideas are presented. Important turning- point experiences have also been analyzed in order to understand the power source of the mental state changes that took place and how they set out again. 　 　　In accordance with interview data, the following conclusions are drawn: First, divorce is the result of long-term positive and negative emotional battles (psychological experiences). Second, divorce is the last resort to get out of a painful marriage. Third, women are capable of transforming negative stress of divorce into positives driving force for growth. Fourth, the ability to learn and self-reflect is the main factor that contributes to successful recovery. Fifth, the multiple dimension support system assists divorced women in setting out again. Sixth, setting out again is the realization of life for divorced women. 　 　　Finally, based on the analysis results, recommendations have been proposed and provided for divorced women or those who are concerned about this issue. It also serves as reference for social groups and governmental institutions. failure, set out again, psychological experience.