Online infidelity: The new challenge to marriages

Increased usage of the Internet has given rise to a new challenge to marriages: That of online infidelity, which is perceived to be as traumatic as actual infidelity. This article highlights the negative impact of online infidelity on marital relationship and its detrimental effect on the mental hea...

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Published in:Indian journal of psychiatry 2009-10, Vol.51 (4), p.302-304
Main Authors: Mao, Angelina, Raguram, Ahalya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adultery
Case Report
Clinical medicine
Couples
Husband and wife
Internet
Marriage counseling
Psychological aspects
Verbal communication
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Summary:Increased usage of the Internet has given rise to a new challenge to marriages: That of online infidelity, which is perceived to be as traumatic as actual infidelity. This article highlights the negative impact of online infidelity on marital relationship and its detrimental effect on the mental health of the offended spouse using a case vignette. The article discusses the importance of marital therapy in dealing with the factors contributing to online infidelity and in rebuilding marital trust.
ISSN:0019-5545
1998-3794
DOI:10.4103/0019-5545.58299