Abstract

This phenomenological study investigated the lived experiences of Iranian women who had engaged in an extramarital affair. Seventeen women participated in semi-structured interviews at a residential center for women in Ahvaz Iran. Questions focused on the circumstances and marital experiences that participants felt contributed to their infidelity, as well as information about how the affair began and was maintained. Six main themes emerged: wives’ emotional issues, cultural and social factors, substance abuse, husbands’ psychological issues, financial concerns, and sexual concerns. Findings may be useful in designing education for couples and families that may help prevent the occurrence of marital infidelity.

摘要

这项现象学研究调查了曾婚外恋的伊朗妇女的生活经历。17名妇女在伊朗阿瓦士的​​一个妇女居住中心参加了半结构式访谈。问题集中于参与者感到不舒服的情况和婚姻经历，以及有关此事如何开始和维持的信息。出现了六个主要主题：妻子的情感问题，文化和社会因素，药物滥用，丈夫的心理问题，经济问题和性问题。研究结果可能有助于设计夫妻和家庭的教育，有助于防止婚姻不忠的发生。