Identifying transdiagnostic factors that prevent marital infidelity in cyberspace in couples seeking divorce in Urmia city

Subject Areas : Islamic-Iranian Family Studies Journal

Mir Nemat Gheibi ¹ , Parviz Karimi Sani ² , Qumarth Karimi ³

1 - Department of Counseling, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
2 - Department of Counseling and Psychology , Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran
3 - Department of Psychology, Mahabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad, Iran

Received: 2025-03-27 Accepted : 2025-06-12 Published : 2025-11-15

Keywords: marital infidelity, cyberspace, transdiagnostic factors, phenomenology ,

Abstract :

     The present study aimed to determine the transdiagnostic factors that prevent marital infidelity in cyberspace in couples seeking divorce in Urmia city.Qualitative approach and phenomenological method. The statistical population of the study included couples with a history of infidelity in cyberspace referred from the family court of Urmia city. The sample size included 18 participants (12 women and 6 men) who were selected using a non-probability and purposive method. The instrument of the present study was a semi-structured interview. The data were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis.After coding the interviews and categorizing the themes, the total transdiagnostic factors that prevent marital infidelity in cyberspace extracted were problem-solving ability, emotion management and self-regulation, time management, positive self-concept, purposefulness and responsibility, and belief based on satisfaction with sexual relations.It can be concluded that preventing marital infidelity in virtual spaces requires a comprehensive approach that focuses on strengthening individual psychological traits, communication skills, and sexual satisfaction. Factors such as emotional self-regulation, responsibility, and positive self-concept play a key protective role. Integrating individual, interpersonal, and cultural interventions is essential for the stability of marital relationships in the digital era.

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