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Family and Family Therapy
2015 Volume.23 No. 1 p.157 ~ p.185
A Case Study on Married Couples Suffering from Online Infidelity Issues
Choi Seung-Mi

Abstract
Objectives: This research intended to discover the main intervention strategy and examine its effectiveness by conducting a case study on a married couple in their 30s who suffer from online infidelity.

Methods: Programs that gave communication training to prevent conflicts and improve relationship, dealt with hidden issues other than infidelity, provided specific planning and action on expanding positive experiences, and developed a strategy to enhance marital commitment and bond were conducted. At the same time, a ground rule was discussed and established for the couples to follow, and the study supported and confirmed that the rule would be faithfully adhered to. The ground rule included the couple's own policy to control internet-related behaviors as well as codes of conduct that would contain factors triggering conflict. A total of 11 sessions were conducted, and K-MSI, DAS, and the level of internet/smartphone addiction were assessed before and after the therapy.

Results: As the therapy progressed, the overall level of marital dissatisfaction decreased for both the husband and the wife, and the relationship adaptation level increased. All measures related to the internet usage were the same as those of the normal group both before and after the therapy.

Conclusions: An overall improvement in relationship was seen through the couple¡¯s subjective report in the final session. In particular, changes in communication and the increase in the level of bonding and commitment were recognized as the most important changes.
KEYWORD
online infidelity, smartphone addiction, marital satisfaction, marital therapy, communication training
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