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August 15, 2026BMC Women s HealthOpen Access

Marital dissatisfaction among Iranian women: a qualitative exploration of social, cultural, and economic determinants

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SHSaiedeh Sadat HajimirzaieNBNarjes BahriTPTahereh Parsajam

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Overview

Qualitative study uncovers multidimensional drivers of marital dissatisfaction in Iranian women, highlighting the need for culturally informed counseling and socio-economic support.

Key Points

  • To explore the social, cultural, and economic determinants shaping women's experiences and interpretations of marital dissatisfaction in Iran.
  • Purposive sampling of N=15 women with an Index of Marital Satisfaction score > 30 recruited from counseling centers in Tehran, Iran in 2024.
  • In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted until theoretical saturation was reached and analyzed via conventional content analysis using the Graneheim and Lundman approach.
  • Identified five core interrelated themes driving marital dissatisfaction: inadequate criteria for spouse selection, cultural and belief-related challenges, individual and personality-related factors, deficiencies in life skills, and socio-economic pressures.
  • Qualitative evidence revealed that dissatisfaction operates across multiple structural and interpersonal levels, requiring culturally informed interventions, premarital guidance, and improved socio-economic policies.

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Hajimirzaie et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a80197375c2e31742c857bdhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-026-04789-1
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