Predicting psychological helplessness based on initial maladaptive schemas and coping strategies in women affected by marital infidelity

The aim of this study was to predict psychological distress based on initial maladaptive schemas and coping strategies in women affected by marital infidelity.

The present study is descriptive-correlational in terms of method. The statistical population included all women involved in the issue of marital infidelity (spouse) who referred to counseling centers in District 5 of Tehran in 2021. 210 people were selected by convenience sampling method. Data collection tools included the Yeniseri and Kokdemir (2006) Marital Infidelity Questionnaire, the Lovibond & Lovibond (1995) Psychological Assistance Questionnaire, Lazarus Folkman (2001), and Young's Early maladaptive Schema Questionnaire (2000). Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression method.

The results of the study showed that based on the initial maladaptive schema and coping strategies, psychological distress in women affected by marital infidelity can be predicted.

The study of these predictor variables in premarital and family counseling is necessary to identify people at risk.