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Investigating and Comparing the Emotional and Personality Profiles of Women Referring to Family Counseling Centers in Rafsanjan City With Normal Women
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Somayeh Hadadranjbar1    , Rezvan Sadrmohammadi2 |
1- Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran
2- Faculty of Hazrat Narjes, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran , sadr_1383@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (50 Views) |
Introduction: Personality is a distinct and enduring pattern of emotions and behaviors that plays a crucial role in shaping interpersonal relationships. Personality traits, along with emotional and psychological disorders, are often cited as key contributors to marital conflict, tension, and ultimately divorce. This study aimed to investigate and compare the emotional and personality profiles of women referred to family counseling centers in Rafsanjan city with those of women from the general population.
Methods: This applied research employed a correlational and causal-comparative (ex post facto) design. The statistical population consisted of all women who sought services at judiciary-affiliated family counseling centers in Rafsanjan city in 2023. Using convenience sampling, 100 women who had attended these centers over a six-month period were selected. An additional 100 women from the general population were included as a comparison group. Data were collected using the Plutchik Emotional Profile Questionnaire (1974) and the HEXACO Personality Inventory (2004). Hypotheses were tested using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA).
Results: The results revealed significant differences in the emotional profiles of women who sought counseling and those who did not, indicating that their emotional characteristics vary meaningfully. Furthermore, a significant difference was observed between the personality profiles of the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: Given the substantial impact of personality on marital conflict and tension, it is essential to emphasize the role of premarital counseling and personality assessment. Preventing marriages between individuals with incompatible or maladaptive personality traits, and offering targeted training based on individual personality profiles, can contribute to healthier and more stable relationships. |
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| Keywords: Personality Assessment, Affective symptom, Women |
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Type of Article: Research Article |
Subject:
Community Medicine
Received: 2024/11/11 | Revised: 2025/07/7 | Accepted: 2025/07/7
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