Need for Cognition and Problem Solving Styles in Divorce Applicant Couples and Normal Couples

Abstract

The increasing rate of divorce in Iran has prompted concern amongst professionals in various fields. In present study, some probable causes of getting divorce, and the differences the need for cognition and problem solving styles between applicator couples of divorce and normal couples was examined. 200 participants including 100 couples of applicator divorce and 100 non-applicator couples. Participants responded to a questionnaire consisting of two sections: need for cognition and problem solving styles. The results indicated that the two groups had significant differences in helplessness, problem solving control, and problem solving confidence but in creativity style, avoidance style, and approach style. It was also shown that there was not significant difference between the two groups in need for cognition. Furthermore, the results revealed that most common problem solving styles among the participants were avoidance, approach and creativity respectively. With regard to the result, it cannot be claimed that that applicator couples of divorce use unproductive problem solving styles more than normal couples did.