Examining the problems and needs of single divorced morhers' according to the ecological system approach: TRNC sample

Divorce is seen as a situation that is increasing in the north of Cyprus, as well as in the whole world, and leads to changes in family and social structure. Single divorced mothers need access to social services in order to become stronger, independent and adapt to new life processes in this process. In Northern Cyprus, it is limited to public services based on outdated legislation and the support provided by non-governmental organizations that generally work on a voluntary basis. In this context, the main purpose of this study is to examine the problems and social service needs of single divorced mothers' living in the north of Cyprus as a result of their interaction with the social environment, from the five dimensions of human development, namely physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual. The snowball technique was designed in the phenomenological approach model of the study, which was carried out with the qualitative research method. Data were obtained by conducting in-depth interviews with a total of 21 people. Data were analyzed using the MAXQDA-2022 qualitative data analysis program. As a result of the study, the support of family and social environment is important for women to adapt to the post-divorce processes, the dominant patriarchal structure in the culture and gender inequality cause difficulties in all areas of life, both as an individual and as a mother, and the lack of social policies and legal regulations and social work practice areas in the country. In this context, problem areas with ecological system approach were determined and intervention proposals were made for each level