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Objective: The aim of this study is to qualitatively analyze the consequences of online extramarital relationships from the perspective of men. Method: This research was conducted using a qualitative approach, employing content analysis. Based on the principle of theoretical saturation, twelve men participated in this study. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, and MAXQDA software was used for coding and categorizing the data. Findings: The consequences of online extramarital relationships among men can be classified into two main categories and five subcategories. The results indicate that hiding the relationship while maintaining marital life, public disclosure, divorce, and separation are among the consequences of online extramarital relationships from the men's perspective. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study highlights the complex dynamics of online infidelity among men in Mashhad, Iran, revealing key themes such as relationship concealment, marital dissatisfaction, and the impact on trust and family stability. The findings underscore the importance of understanding cultural and individual factors in the context of extramarital relationships and provide a foundation for future research on the psychological and relational consequences of online infidelity.

Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest-follow-up framework was employed, involving two experimental groups (ACT and RT) and one control group. The sample consisted of 54 incompatible married individuals (18 per group) recruited from psychological centers in District 7 of Tehran. Participants completed the Spanier Dyadic Adjustment Scale at pretest, posttest, and follow-up stages. The ACT intervention comprised 8 weekly sessions focusing on mindfulness, acceptance, and value-based actions, while the RT intervention consisted of 8 sessions emphasizing need satisfaction and responsible behavior. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA to assess changes over time and between groups. Findings: Both ACT and RT significantly improved overall marital adjustment compared to the control group, with significant interaction effects observed for dyadic cohesion (F = 11.161, p = 0.001, η² = 0.247), dyadic consensus (F = 24.787, p = 0.001, η² = 0.422), and affectional expression (F = 22.477, p = 0.001, η² = 0.398). RT demonstrated greater effectiveness in enhancing dyadic cohesion and consensus, while ACT showed stronger outcomes in improving affectional expression. Post-hoc analyses revealed significant mean differences between pretest and posttest for dyadic cohesion in RT (mean difference = -8.167, p < 0.001) and affectional expression in ACT (mean difference = 2.694, p < 0.001). Follow-up assessments indicated sustained improvements, with RT maintaining higher scores in dyadic cohesion (mean = 15.139) and consensus (mean = 25.694), and ACT in affectional expression (mean = 4.78). Conclusion: Both ACT and RT are effective interventions for improving marital adjustment, with RT being more beneficial for addressing behavioral and communication aspects of marital conflict, and ACT more effective in fostering emotional intimacy.

Objective: The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of the integrated intervention of joint sexual therapy and Satir model on sexual satisfaction and marital silence of couples with sexual dissatisfaction. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental with experimental and control groups. The statistical population of this research included all couples who referred to counseling centers in Malayer city in 2022. 30 couples were selected as available and were replaced in two experimental (15 couples) and control (15 couples) groups randomly and by lottery method. The combined intervention of joint sex and Satir therapy was performed in 9 sessions twice a week for 90 minutes. Then both experimental groups participated in the post-test phase and after 3 months the follow-up phase was done. Rezaei and Rasouli's sexual satisfaction questionnaire (2018) and Larson's sexual satisfaction questionnaire (1998) were used to collect data. In order to analyze the data, descriptive statistics tests (mean and standard deviation) and analysis of variance with repeated measurements and SPSS version 24 software were used. Results: The results showed that the combined intervention of joint sexual and sexual therapy had an effect on reducing marital silence (F= 49.26) and increasing sexual satisfaction (F=179.54) of couples (P<0.001). Conclusion: According to the results of this research, it is suggested to use the combined intervention of joint sexual therapy and Satir in reducing marital silence and increasing sexual satisfaction of couples with sexual dissatisfaction.