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Moller, Naomi and Vossler, Andreas
(2015).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2014.931314
Abstract
Infidelity can destroy relationships but there is longstanding debate in the field about how best to define the construct. A clear definition of infidelity is important theoretically, empirically and therapeutically, however research on the topic is limited. This study explores how seven experienced couple counselors define infidelity, based on their work with heterosexual couples presenting with this issue. Thematic Analysis was used to analyze interview transcripts and research findings suggest a rich web of conflicting definitions of infidelity for couple counselors and, in their accounts, clients. The findings support an understanding of infidelity as socially constructed and the implications of this for the field are discussed.
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- Item ORO ID
- 42459
- Item Type
- Journal Item
- ISSN
- 1521-0715
- Keywords
- couple counselling; infidelity; sexual infidelity; emotional infidelity; qualitative research
- Academic Unit or School
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) > Psychology and Counselling > Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) > Psychology and Counselling
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) - Copyright Holders
- © 2014 Taylor & Francis Group
- Depositing User
- Andreas Vossler