The Impact of the Culture of Self-Efficacy among Divorced Women in Saudi Arabia
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This paper explores the culture of self-efficacy among divorced women in Saudi Arabia, a country where cultural norms and societal expectations place a strong emphasis on the institution of marriage and the traditional role of women within the family. The study adopted qualitative phenomenology. A face-to-face interview was used to collect data from 10 women using criterion-based purposive sampling and subsequently snowball sampling. The data were analyzed using interpretive phenomenology and presented thematically. This study found that cultural expectations affect divorced women's dignity and respect in society, which can impact their self-efficacy. These beliefs can limit divorced women's ability to travel alone, perform certain actions or behaviors, and even dress according to their preferences. The study recommends encouraging education and raising awareness about the challenges of stereotypes in Saudi Arabian society. Thus, there are no qualitative studies aimed at exploring the impact of the culture of self-efficacy among divorced women, especially in the context of Saudi Arabia. Hence, the study can be important in the practical aspect as it will aid policymakers and the body of knowledge in understanding the experiences of divorcee women in communities. Therefore, the novelty of this study contributes to the practice of solving problems of a culture of self-efficacy affecting divorced women in Saudi Arabia, one of the largest Arab countries.
Keywords: self-efficacy, divorce, culture, awareness, marriage, women.
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