Prediction of attitudes towards infidelity based on identity and life satisfaction
Infidelity as a traumatic event can endanger married life. Parents' infidelity has numerous negative effects on the emotional and motivational characteristics of students, especially elementary school students. For this reason, it is important to know the influencing factors on the attitude tow...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Hormozgan
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Educational Research |
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| Online Access: | http://ijer.hormozgan.ac.ir/article-1-38-en.pdf |
| Summary: | Infidelity as a traumatic event can endanger married life. Parents' infidelity has numerous negative effects on the emotional and motivational characteristics of students, especially elementary school students. For this reason, it is important to know the influencing factors on the attitude towards infidelity. The present study was conducted with the aim of predicting attitude towards infidelity based on identity and life satisfaction. This research was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population included parents of elementary school students in Saveh city (Iran). Participants were 115 of parents were randomly selected. The tools include Whately's attitudes toward infidelity scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and Berzonsky Identity Style Inventory. The data were analyzed using regression analysis and Pearson correlation test. Pearson's correlation test showed that there is a correlation between the attitude towards infidelity with life satisfaction and normative identity style. According findings, it can be concluded that satisfaction with life and normative identity style predict the attitude towards infidelity, negatively. Based on the findings, it is suggested that training workshops be designed and implemented to educate students' parents about the negative effects of infidelity on students' behavior and emotions. |
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| ISSN: | 1735-563X 2980-874X |