Presenting a model to reduce infidelity in cyber space with phenomenological analysis of individual, interpersonal and social factors

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Counseling Department, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar Branch, Shabestar, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad Branch, Mahabad, Iran.

3 PhD student in Counseling, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch, Sanandaj, Iran

10.22098/jpc.2025.16695.1297

Abstract

Marital infidelity is one of the important factors that threaten the marital bond between couples. Understanding the factors preventing marital infidelity is of great value in maintaining the stability and quality of marriage. The present study was conducted with the aim of explaining the effective individual, interpersonal and social indicators to reduce marital infidelity in virtual space with a qualitative approach and phenomenological method. The statistical population of the research included couples with a history of marital infidelity in cyberspace, referred from the family court of Urmia city, and for this purpose, a sample of 18 people (12 women and 6 men) were selected using a non-probability and purposeful method. The tool of the current research was a semi-structured interview. The data were coded and analyzed by thematic analysis. The results of this research showed that 4 categories of individual factors (differentiation and self-control, contingency thinking and crisis management, strengthening skills and personal health, and adherence to family and cultural values), 3 categories of interpersonal and 3 categories of social in the final model are effective as deterrents from secret relationships. It can be concluded that it is necessary to examine the factors that threaten the peace and stability of the family as the cornerstone of society. In the current research, it was found that a set of individual, interpersonal and social factors protect people from extramarital relationships. The results of this research can be used to help formulate preventive programs and interventions in the field of marital infidelity.

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