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Abstract Aim and Background: Conflict theory is one of the most use approaches in the field of marital discords that is widely has been used for the investigating of methods to cope with conflicts in relationships. The purpose of this study was comparing of women applying for divorce and normal women in conflict resolve tactics. Methods and Materials: In an ex post facto study 60 women who referred to the Vanak family court during the first six months in 2012 were selected by convenience sampling method and were compared with 60 normal women. Demographic information questionnaire and conflicts tactics scale were used for data collection. MANOVA test was used to compare differences between two groups. findings: Results showed that the difference between the two groups is statistically significant, except for the subscale of physical attack so that the women applying divorce group obtained higher score in physical attack subscale of aggressor form and psychological violence subscale of both aggressor and victim form. In negotiation subscale (in both aggressor and victim form) normal group obtained higher score.   Conclusions: Based on findings of this study successful couple use the peaceful tactics in resolution of their conflicts, whereas the unsuccessful couples resolve their conflicts adopting harsh tactics and psychological and physical violence. The results of this study highlighted the importance of resolve conflict tactics in field of marital conflict and draw the policymaker and expertise to develop interventional strategies for improve this ability in prevent of divorce.

Keywords: Resolve Conflict Tactics, Divorce, Family Court

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