The Comparison Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies and Mindfulness Skills in Individuals who have or have not committed infidelity

Abstract

3/8/ 400 Abstract The aim of this study is to compare the strategies of cognitive emotion regulation and mindfulness in people who have or have not committed infidelity which was done using a descriptive comparative research method. From all divorce applicants in Mashhad courts, 100 people the scores of people who had not committed extramarital relations were higher than those with experience of extramarital relationship. On the other hand, the group who had engaged in extramarital relationships had scored lower on negative cognitive regulation, self-blame, blaming others, rumination, and catastrophizing. This study showed that mindfulness and emotion regulation skills can act as a deterrent to extramarital relationships and training these skills can be useful for couples.