Representation of behaviors and coping styles of children who are victims of parental marital infidelity: A qualitative study
Subject Areas :فهیمه باهنر 1 , محیا صنیعی منش 2 , فاطمه کیانفر 3
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Marital infidelity is considered a destructive damage in the life of couples, which affects the lives of children in addition to the husband and wife. This research was conducted with the aim of identifying the experiences of behaviors and coping styles of adult children affected by parental infidelity. The method of the current research was a qualitative phenomenological type. The population of this study included adult children affected by marital infidelity of their parents in Tehran in 2020. Sampling continued in a purposeful manner until the saturation limit and finally 10 adult children were selected. The research tool was in-depth interviews. In order to analyze the data, the Colaizzi theme analysis method was used. Data analysis led to the production of 2 selective themes, 12 central themes and 45 open themes. The theme of behavioral reactions and ineffective coping styles included: ineffective interpersonal and individual behaviors. The second main theme of behavioral reactions and effective coping styles also includes supportive behaviors, neutrality, logical behaviors; it was relationship management, education and employment, spirituality, finding meaning, seeking help from a therapist, problem solving, and sticking to fun and activity. In sum, the results of this research showed that the behavioral and coping experience of adult children affected by parental marital infidelity is both pleasant and practical and unpleasant and changeable.
