The Effectiveness of Forgiveness Training on Attitudes to Infidelity and Trust in Interpersonal Relationships in Women Affected by Marital Infidelity

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of forgiveness training on the attitude of infidelity and trust in interpersonal relationships of women affected by infidelity referred to counseling centers and clinics in Birjand. Method of research was semi-experimental (pre-Test, Post-Test and follow up) with control group. The sample consisted of 34 women who referred to counseling centers in Birjand. They were selected by purposive convenience sampling and divided into two experimental (16) and control (18) groups. They completed the Attitudes to Infidelity (ATIS) and Trust in Interpersonal Relationships Questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21 and repeated measures ANOVA. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the mean scores of attitude to infidelity in the experimental and control groups before and after the intervention and follow up. There was a significant difference in the mean scores of trust in interpersonal relationships as well as the subscale predictability of the experimental group before and after the intervention and follow up (p <0. 01). but the control group changes were not significant. The use of forgiveness as an effective approach and effective intervention can increase confidence in interpersonal relationships of infidelityinjured women.