Sentimental Divorce among Various Social Classes in the Iraqi Society

Abstract

This paper deals with sentimental divorce among various social classes in the Iraqi society, thus the researchers labored to recognize the sentimental divorce phenomenon among various classes and ranks of the Iraqi society via identifying the most apparent negative sides that lead to sentimental divorce. The researchers set a questionnaire of (44) items in its final format which is applied on a sample of married males and females (employed, not employed) with a total number of (200) persons.The study aims at:1.Identifying the level of sentimental divorce within the sample of the study.2.Knowing the level of sentimental divorce among different statuses in the Iraqi society according to gender variable.3.Recognizing the level of sentimental divorce among various social ranks in the Iraqi society according to the work variable (employed, not employed).4.Identifying the level of sentimental divorce among numerous social classes in the Iraqi society according to the number of family members (less than three, four and more).The researchers concluded that the sentimental divorce phenomenon is more recurrent among working persons than with jobless persons. Therefore, the researchers recommend the following:1.Conducting seminars or cultural debates concerning the phenomenon of sentimental divorce and its effect on the society.2.Assisting working persons in solving their administrative and working problems so as not to negatively influence them and their families in turn.The researchers suggest the following:1.Setting a similar study on other social groups not dealt with in the present paper.