Determining Expert Consensus on Post-Divorce Crisis Symptoms through the Delphi Fuzzy Method

Nor Shafrin Ahmad; Aziah Ismail; Afrina Athirah Abdul Aziz; Siti Nordarma Ab Rahman

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7086

Authors

Nor Shafrin Ahmad School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Malaysia
Aziah Ismail School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Malaysia
Afrina Athirah Abdul Aziz School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Malaysia
Siti Nordarma Ab Rahman School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7086

Keywords:

Divorce, Psychosocial crisis, Crisis symptoms, Fuzzy Delphi method

Abstract

Divorce can trigger psychosocial crises that significantly impact individual well-being. This research employs the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) to determine expert consensus on post-divorce crisis symptoms. Four main constructs were employed: physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms. A total of eight experts in the fields of counseling and psychology participated in this study. Data was assessed utilising the FDM used to reach a consensus on the symptom items. The findings indicated a high level of consensus across all constructs. This study makes a significant contribution to the development of an early assessment instrument for individuals experiencing post-divorce crises.

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