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The Dynamics, Implications and Treatment of Extramarital Sexual Relationships for the Family Therapist *
Author(s) -
Elbaum Phillip L.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.1981.tb01404.x
Subject(s) - marital therapy , dynamics (music) , psychotherapist , psychology , family therapy , style (visual arts) , social psychology , clinical psychology , pedagogy , archaeology , history
This article presents the dynamics, implications and treatment of extramarital sex. Historical and cultural perspectives, various types of infidelity experiences and family therapy implications will be discussed. Marital styles will be outlined as a frame of reference in understanding the topic and the importance of symptom generation vis‐a‐vis infidelity. Finally, specific recommendations for treatment and a brief consideration of extramarital relationships as a healthy alternative marital style will be offered.