Analysis of the underlying factors of extramarital affairs

Extramarital affairs are one of the main harmful factors in the structure and stability of the family, which has harmful individual, family and social consequences. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to identify and prioritize the factors affecting the formation of extramarital relationships. The research method used is Q, and the data collection tool is a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical sample using purposive sampling method includes 40 experts and activists in the field of social harms (extramarital affairs). The results of the study lead to the extraction of 4 main factors of marital infidelity: socio-cultural (the effect of virtual social networks, reduced attitudes towards moral values, inappropriate marriage, etc.), psychological (experience of premarital sex) , Suffering from mental, mood and personality disorders, poor communication and life skills training, etc.), economic (family financial and livelihood problems, earning and materialism, male unemployment) and family (revenge on the spouse, Lack of adherence to marital obligations, monotony in marital relations, etc.). Lack of understanding, comprehension and interpretation of the deep layers of this complex and multidimensional problem and ways to reduce it, will lead to further disintegration of the family institution.