Document Type : Original Article
Researchers
1 Student in Social Work, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Professor of Social Work ,Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehrn, Iran
Ministerial Ethics Committee
Research Problem:
Single-mother families, due to the combination of multiple roles, socio-economic pressures, and a lack of supportive resources, are more vulnerable than other families to a decline in family functioning. This issue can negatively affect intra-family relationships, the mental health of family members, and the development of children. Therefore, it is essential to design a specialized social work intervention protocol that provides scientific and practical strategies, tailored to the context of Iranian society, to improve the functioning of these families.
Objective:
To design a specialized social work protocol aimed at enhancing the components of family functioning in single-mother families.
Method:
This qualitative study will be conducted in several stages. In the first stage, a systematic and targeted review will be carried out. In the second stage, using content analysis, semi-structured interviews will be conducted with single-mother families and relevant experts and specialists.
Significance:
By providing a specialized protocol to improve family functioning in single-mother families, this study has the potential to enhance quality of life and reduce social harm among this vulnerable group.