Masoumeh Larny - Department of Psychology, College of Agriculture, Varamin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Varamin, Iran

The present study was aimed to examine and compare normal girls and divorce girls personalities. Research method was comparative-causal. The statistical population consisted of all of Tehran s female high school students (11th region) in 2016. Research sample included 80 individuals (40 normal girls and 40 divorce girls), who were selected using a stratified sampling method. Measurement tools included an MMPI test and a personal information sheet. Data analysis was done through SPSS-19 software in two sections: descriptive and inferential (multivariate variance analysis). The results of the multivariate variance analysis showed that there is a significant difference between normal girls and divorce girls in terms of scales such as hypochondriasis (Hs), depression (D), schizophrenia (Sc), psychopathy (Pd), psychological tiredness (Pt) and hysteria (Hy). And considering the size of effect, the greatest difference between the groups was seen for scales such as depression, psychological tiredness, hypochondriasis and hysteria. However, for scales such as paranoia and mania, there was not a significant difference between the two groups. Results show that psychological disorders in this group are relatively bigger than those happening to normal girls, and that these disorders have increased, compared to the past decades. Hence, it is recommended that more support is provided for this group of people.

depression, divorce, personality, psychological tiredness