Social Psychology Research

Abstract Introduction: Divorce often leads to familial tension, resulting in significant behavioral and psychological challenges for divorced women. Understanding the psychological factors influencing their adjustment is crucial for effective intervention. This study aimed to develop a structural model of psychological flexibility based on family intimacy and social adjustment, mediated by social well-being, in divorced women.  Method: This descriptive-correlational study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population consisted of divorced women in Tehran during 2023–2024. A sample of 350 participants was initially estimated, with an additional 20% (N = 420) included to account for potential attrition. Using purposive sampling, 409 questionnaires were analyzed. Data were collected using standardized measures: the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (Dennis & Vanderwaal, 2010), Social Well-Being Scale (Keyes, 1998), Bell Social Adjustment Inventory (1945), and Family Intimacy Scale (Thompson & Walker, 1983). Data analysis employed Pearson’s correlation and SEM.  Results: Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between psychological flexibility and family intimacy, social adjustment, and social well-being (p < 0.01). Multivariate regression confirmed that family intimacy, social adjustment, and social well-being significantly predicted psychological flexibility (p < 0.01). The structural model demonstrated good fit, supporting the hypothesized relationships.  Conclusion: Consistent with prior research, this study highlights the predictive roles of family intimacy, social adjustment, and social well-being in the psychological flexibility of divorced women. These findings underscore the importance of fostering supportive family dynamics and social integration to enhance psychological resilience post-divorce.