سوسيولوجيا الجريمة للبحوث والدراسات العلمية في الظواهر الاجرامية
Volume 6, Numéro 2, Pages 45-65
2025-12-04

The Impact Of The Absence Of Family Dialogue On The Increase In Domestic Violence Leading To Divorce During Ramadan – A Field Study On A Sample Of Families In Marginalized Areas Of The City Of Ain Defla

Authors : Amttout Kamel .

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between weak family communication and the increase in domestic violence cases leading to divorce during Ramadan in marginalized areas of Ain Defla city. The research adopted a quantitative analysis of data collected through a questionnaire administered to a purposive sample of 50 families from these areas in March 2025. The research tools focused on measuring the level of family communication, patterns of violence, and factors triggering conflicts during the fasting period. The findings revealed a significant decline in family dialogue among 68% of households during the holy month, with verbal violence rates rising to 73% and physical violence to 42%. The study also highlighted a strong correlation between deteriorating marital relationships and both economic pressures and prolonged fasting hours. Additionally, the study recorded a 37% increase in divorce requests within two weeks after Ramadan compared to other months of the year, confirming the impact of accumulated Ramadan-related tensions on family disintegration

Keywords

family disintegration; symbolic violence; fragility of social ties; family alienation; social stigma