Qualitative Analysis of Preventing Factors for Extramarital Relationships in Married Couples
Journal Title: مجله تحقیقات کیفی در علوم سلامت - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Extramarital relationships is one of the most important factors threatening marriage between couples. As understanding the preventing factors has a very high value in maintaining the quality of marriage, therefore, the present study was conducted to explain the experiences of married couples about the preventing factors for extramarital relationships. Method: This qualitative study was conducted using a phenomenological approach. The samples were selected from couples who got married one year ago, for this purpose, 19 couples were selected using purposeful sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews until data saturation. Data were analyzed using coding technique (Strauss and Corbin) with a focus on the theoretical and purposeful sampling, constant comparison, encoding and concept development. Results: In this study, three categories of factors including internal factors (self-awareness, spirituality, and fear), external factors (context, culture, foresight, and family), and relational factors (spiritual intimacy and relational intimacy) were identified as the effective preventing factors for extramarital relationships. Conclusion: It seems necessary to determine the factors threatening the comfort and stability of the family as the cornerstone of society. In the present study, it was found that a set of factors including internal, external, and relational factors, protected couples from extramarital relationships. The results of this study can be used in the development of preventive and therapeutic programs in the areas of marital infidelity.
Authors and Affiliations
Babak Eslamzadeh, Masoume Esmaeily
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP609276
- DOI -
- Views 191
- Downloads 0
The Anticipated Learning Outcome of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Graduates from the Point of View of Employers: A Qualitative Study
ntroduction: Learning outcomes, as a new concept in higher education, are defined as the abilities that students are expected to have gained at the end of the training course. The purpose of this study is to determine an...
Experience of Families for Waiting during their Patients’ Surgery: A Qualitative Research
Introduction: A family-centered approach is an important part of the care process for surgical patients and their families. Nursing care is effective only when the family is taken into consideration. Understanding of fam...
Married Men's Experiences of Domestic Violence on their Wives: A Qualitative Study
ntroduction: Violence against women is a universal phenomenon experienced in public and private areas. Assessing the experiences of domestic violence and determining its causes is essential to identify, prevent, and cont...
Nurses' Lived Experiences of Forgiveness to Others
ntroduction: Forgiveness to others as a moral virtue is emphasized by Islam. In strengthening the preservation of human dignity and altruism and empathy emphasized in nursing ethics codes for nurses, forgiveness has a sp...
Nurse's specific personal competences in disaster response: a qualitative study
troduction: In recent years, the number of natural and man-made disasters has increased considerably around the world. Iran has a long history of disaster events. Because of nurses’ unique role as professional and volunt...