Comparison of Family Environment among Divorced and Non-Divorced Women

The purpose of this research was to compare the family environment among divorced and non-divorced women in Tehran. The statistical population was women that who had referred to the family court and non-divorced women in Tehran. The available sampling method was applied (30 divorced and 30 non-divorced women). The divorced and non-divorced women were matched in age, education and residence. The participants completed family environment questionnaire. MANOVA test was used for analyzing of data. The result showed that the conflict and independence in divorced women are significantly higher than non-divorced women; while non-divorced women were more expressiveness and active recreational orientation than divorced women.