Personality inventory of individuals referring to Tehran Family Court for divorce
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Ali Reza Zahiroddin , Fateme Khodaie |
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Background : Divorce is a worldwide problem with known complications. The present study was conducted in Tehran Family Court in 2001, to determine the personality inventory of individuals referring for divorce. Materials and methods : 132 individuals were included for this descriptive study. A demographic questionnaire as well as Minnesota Multiphase Personality Inventory (MMPI) was completed. Results : The study population included 82 females and 50 males. 10, including 2 females and 8 males were excluded. Of the remaining 122 individuals, 75 (61.7%) had not out standard scale, 27 (22.3%) had one out standard scale, and 20 (16) had more than tow out standard scales. Totally, 7 had abnormal results. Conclusion : Unstable mood, hypochondriasis, depression, anxiety, obsession, and panic disorders were the most common findings of MMPI. Results have revealed the necessity of consultation prior to marriage and also divorce. |
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Keywords: Personality inventory, Minnesota Multiphase Personality Inventory, Divorce, Family Court |
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General Received: 2008/11/5 | Revised: 2008/11/5 | Published: 2003/04/15
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