Annual International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (AICOSH 2020)

The Dynamics of Family Psychological Strength in Wives Whose Husbands Have Affairs

Authors
Farah Suhailah, Tina Afiatin
Corresponding Author
Farah Suhailah
Available Online 28 July 2020.
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.200728.038How to use a DOI?
Keywords
family, family strength, infidelity, wives
Abstract

Infidelity is a phenomenon that threatens family integrity because it takes a toll on commitment in the family which can lead to divorce. Nevertheless, some affected families choose to maintain the integrity of the family although the household was overwhelmed by the affair. This study aimed to explain the dynamics of family psychological strength in wives whose husbands had an affair. This study used a qualitative study with the IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis) method. Participants in this study were wives whose husbands had an affair, but the problem was resolved, and the family now reconciled. The results showed that there were efforts to draw oneself closer to Allah and improve the quality of self, and social support played an essential role in dealing with their infidelity cases. Teamwork and the active role of each family member were needed to achieve conducive condition and family strength. Family strength was viewed from the aspects of appreciation and affection, commitment, positive communication, enjoyable time together, spiritual well-being, and the ability to cope with stress and crisis.

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Volume Title
Annual International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (AICOSH 2020)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 July 2020
ISBN
978-94-6252-993-9
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.200728.038How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2020, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
Open Access
This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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