The Impact of the Culture of Self-Efficacy among Divorced Women in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

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