Extramarital Affairs Research Articles

The Crisis of Male Identity: A Study on the Masculinity of Sam Sheppard's Fool for Love

Sam Sheppard, a contemporary American playwright, is well-versed in the creation of family dramas, and Fool for Love is a good example. Sam Shepard focuses on the conflicts between family members in Fool for Love and describes a pair of half-brother and sister, Eddie and May, who are caught in an unforgettable incest love without knowing it. The male characters in Fool for Love show a series of discourse power relations with women as the mirror center and emphasize the male identity of "the single opposite of women/motherhood". However, male characters who are cheating and violent, such as "absent" father who is free from extramarital affairs and a violent son who is struggling with "incest" relationship, have neither established the positive image of ideal dominant masculinity nor become the "hero son" of mother, and found the "real father". In the social relationship, they also failed to fulfill the authoritative identity of self in the tyrannical behavior and even failed to gain the recognition of male identity in the performance of "non-female" temperament, which ultimately confirmed the lack of self-male identity. Based on the study of masculinity, this paper attempts to explore the causes of the lack of masculinity of father and son in the novel through a close reading of the text of Fool for Love and reveal the identity crisis and gender dysphoria faced by mainstream men in the American social background at that time.

THE INTERTWINING CRISIS OF PERSONAL AND POLITICAL MEMORY IN THE SELECT NOVELS OF KHALED HOSSEINI

The current paper investigates the parallel vision of personal and the political memory of Afghan’s in the novels of Khaled Hosseini. In his novel The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, war was a game changer. He cooked up the novels with his personal childhood memories and added spices of political memory with a pinch of fictional elements. Focusing on the political disaster and the consequences of war, people of Afghan’s suffers from turmoil of war, sexual harassment, patriarchal society, illegitimate child, extramarital affairs, lack of health center and ethnic culture tension. The trauma deals with the flashbulb memories which demystify and comprehend the various ethoses. The interconnecting issues of the political memory affect the normal life of every afghan in the city which was brilliantly penned by the author in both his novels. This study takes up the concern of logical statements towards the eternal pains of the memory of the ethoses due to the devastating war.

Representasi Perempuan dalam Perselingkuhan

The Radarsemarang.id media portal has a section entitled “Ambyar”, which contains stories of domestic conflicts that ended in divorce. This rubric is delivered using popular language style and tends to be humorous. However, the writings in this rubric present men and women unequally. As a mass media, Radarsemarang.id has the power to shape reality. This paper dismantles how women are described in infidelity using a qualitative approach using Roger Fowler's Critical Linguistic discourse analysis model. Stuart Hall's representational theory is used as a basis for analysis. This analysis resulted in a selection of vocabulary in the form of a strategy of limiting views, women are always described as perpetrators and men are described as victims in an affair. Through grammar, namely the "Passivation" transformation strategy for men, women are portrayed as active seducers who make men, not of their own volition, trapped in an extramarital affair. Adultery committed by men still places women (third persons) as active parties to seduce.

Gender differences in the acceptance of wife-beating: evidence from 30 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) has cited domestic violence as an urgent global maternal and child health priority. Gender differences in the acceptance of wife-beating have not been explored at the multi-country level in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where the occurrence of wife-beating (36%) is greater than the global average (30%). It is against this backdrop that we examine the gender differences in the acceptance of wife beating in SSA.MethodsWe used Demographic and Health Survey data from 30 SSA countries. Acceptance of wife beating among women and men was the principal outcome variable of interest. We employed Multiple correspondence analysis and logistic regression model as the primary estimation methods for this study. The descriptive statistics show that women had a higher acceptance rate (44%) of wife beating than men (25%). For the women sample, Mali, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Guinea had higher rates of acceptance of the wife beating (80.6%, 78.4%, 77.1% and 70.3% respectively) For the men, only Guinea had an acceptance rate above 50 percent.ResultsWe found that all else equal, women’s acceptance of wife beating is higher for male-headed households than for female-headed households. Women without formal education were 3.1 times more likely to accept wife beating than those with higher education. Men with no formal education were 2.3 times more likely to accept wife beating than men with higher education. We found that polygamous women were comparable to polygamous men. Polygamous women were 1.2 times more likely to accept wife beating than those in monogamous marriages. Women were 1.2 times more likely to accept wives beating if they had extramarital relationships. Contrarily, men who engaged in extramarital affairs were 1.5 times more likely to justify wife beating. We also found that women’s acceptance of wife beating decreases as they age. Men who decide on major household purchases and spending decisions on their earnings are more likely to accept wife beating. Corollary, women with similar gender and employment roles also accept wife beating. Finally, exposure to mass media is significantly associated with lower acceptance of wife beating for women and men.ConclusionWe conclude that women have a higher acceptance rate of wife beating than men in SSA. Acceptance of wife beating differs significantly by country. Given the same level of education, women are more likely to accept wife beating than men. If women and men have similar levels of employment and gender roles, acceptance of wife beating is higher when men make major household purchasing decisions and and it is still higher even when the woman makes these decisions. Acceptance of wife beating is higher among young women and men, the uneducated, those in polygamous marriages, women, and men who engage in extra marital affairs, poor households and in rural areas. The findings indicate the need for policies and programs by SSA countries to truncate the high acceptance rate of wife beating, especially among women.

The Discursive Construction of ‘Sex Addiction’: A Comparative Analysis of the Media Perspectives on ‘Sex Addiction’ in the U.S. Pre and Post the Case of Tiger Woods

In a 2010 online Reuter’s news article, Andrew Stern claimed that Tiger Woods placed the condition known as ‘sex addiction’ in the spotlight. Accordingly, this article discusses the extent to which ‘sex addiction’ is discursively produced within, and by, the media and explores the extent to which Stern’s claim can be substantiated. This paper presents an analysis of articles retrieved from nytimes.com that were published between February 18th, 2009, and February 20th, 2011. It goes on to summarize four key findings: (1) ‘sex addiction’ was more directly and openly discussed as a concept in the year following Stern’s article than it was in the year prior; (2) ‘sex addiction’ was discursively constructed as a male problem and regarded as an underlying reason for them to commit extramarital affairs; (3) in the year before Stern’s article ‘sex addiction’ was discursively positioned as a social problem; and (4) in the year following Stern’s article, ‘sex addiction’ was also discursively positioned as a medical problem. The paper concludes that the concept of ‘sex addiction’ is discursively constructed, and that Tiger Woods did, indeed, place a spotlight on the topic. As a result, the author argues that the media has a significant impact on the production, interpretation, and understanding of what many consider to be a sexual problem.

The Meaning of Marriage in the Novels of Shobha De: A Critical Study

The critical study of the novels of Shobha De suggests that the concept of marriage in her works is portrayed as a complex and often conflicting institution. Shobha De's writings explore the struggles and challenges faced by modern Indian women within the confines of marriage. The novels delve into the psychological and emotional aspects of marital relationships, exposing the dichotomy between traditional values and the desire for freedom and self-assertion. In Shobha De's works, marriage is presented as a societal expectation where women are expected to make sacrifices and conform to traditional roles. The protagonists, particularly the female characters, undergo internal conflicts as they grapple with the pressures of adhering to patriarchal norms while seeking personal fulfilment and liberation. These women desire equal rights and freedom within their marriages, but they are hindered by conservative societal expectations. The novels also highlight the impact of societal changes, liberalization, and gender issues on marital dynamics. The characters face dilemmas and emotional turmoil in their relationships as they navigate between their desire for autonomy and the societal pressures to conform. Extra-marital affairs and emotional struggles become common themes, reflecting the deep emotional void and psychological distress that some characters experience within their marriages. Shobha De's portrayal of marriage emphasizes the importance of communication, understanding, and mutual respect in a successful union. The novels also shed light on the broader issues of gender equality and the need for societal transformation to empower women and create more equitable relationships. Shobha De's critical study of marriage in her novels serves as a mirror to the complexities and challenges faced by modern Indian women in their pursuit of love, freedom, and self-discovery within the context of marriage and society.

Feminism and Husband-Wife Relationship in Society in Shobha De Novels'

Shobha De is a wonderful writer because of her extraordinary ability to communicate about extremely delicate aspects of the human condition. She has a unique ability to convey the complexities of interpersonal interactions, particularly those between men and women. Some in India with more conservative views have spoken out against her openness on the subject of sexuality. People are aware of some of her many qualities, but on the whole, they have no idea that she is a complex, multifaceted individual who can deftly juggle a wide range of skills. Traditional readers' opinions on the subject matter of her literature are the last thing you should consider, in my view, so don't bother listening to them. It's likely due to her rising widespread renown as a writer of imaginative prose. Most of her fans like her for two reasons: the content she covers and the unique way she presents it. This study aims to analyze how Shobha De approaches feminist concerns in her writing, focusing on Snapshots in particular. These females have the moxie and good judgement to keep going strong as a couple. Asha Rani and Akshay Arora's romance in Starry Nights (1991) is a great illustration of this sort of pairing. Men don't care about women's uniqueness, compassion, or perspective, but these women want more freedom to make decisions for themselves. They act irresponsibly, such as having extramarital affairs to vent their anger, or they may even do so.

Family Stressors Experienced by Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the different sorts of family stressors among adolescents in secondary schools in Nairobi County have observed.
 Methodology: The study employed a parallel convergent mixed-method design with a target population of 38,641 adolescents in Nairobi County secondary schools. Quantitative Data was collected from 398 adolescents in forms 2 and 3 via simple random sampling. All school categories were represented through cling cluster sampling, while simple random sampling selected respondents within each school. Qualitative data was purposively obtained from 10 students, 10 parents, and 10 teachers. Proven psychometric tools like Assessment of identity Development in Adolescence, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, Children’s Perception of Inter-Parental Conflict Scale, and Dhaka Stress Scale-Adolescent collected quantitative data. Pearson coefficient correlations were calculated using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25) to explore relationships between variables.
 Findings: The study established the types of family stressors and confined itself to parental conflict and family changes. The findings of the study revealed that a slight majority of secondary students experienced less intense parental conflict. However, the study results also showed slight high rate of separation, followed by extramarital affairs and divorce among the families’ stressors. Additionally, the qualitative data analysis showed that parental conflict, separation, and divorce were among the few family stressors unanimously reported by all three respondent groups (parents, teachers and students). Furthermore, both the students and parents reported domestic violence as one of family stressors.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study was anchored on Family Systems Theory. The study recommended the involvement of a counsellor, a chaplain and the government. There should also be a wide spread training of parents and the wider community. These interventions should be implemented not only within schools but also within communities. Therefore, parents, teachers, Non-governmental Organizations, churches, the government and stakeholders in psychological counselling must collaborate and implement interventions. This can create a more robust and holistic support system by adopting a comprehensive approach encompassing educational institutions and community settings.

Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Violence among Married Women.

Intimate partner violence refers to any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm to those in the relationship. Various factors such as alcohol or substance abuse, history of violence in family, extra marital affair, educational status, socio-economic status, decision making power, and established gender role are linked with Intimate partner violence. This study aims to identify the prevalence of different forms of intimate partner violence and its associated factors among married women in Shankharapur municipality of Kathmandu District. A concurrent triangulation design was used. Quantitative data were collected from 602 married females while qualitative data was collected from 11 participants. Multivariate logistic regression was done using Stata MP13 version. Thematic analysis was done for qualitative data. Triangulation of both quantitative and qualitative findings waere done. The prevalence of Intimate partner violence was found to be 22.1%. After logistic regression, it was found that women's involvement in community groups had lower odds (AOR 0.67, 95%CI 0.6-0.7) of IPV as compared to those who were not involved in community groups. Additionally, findings from the qualitative study showed female being victims of different forms of violence. Still, Female are the sufferers of violence behind the closed doors and mitigation strategies should have to be adopted from different levels of government to control intimate partner violence.

Analysis of the Fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council on the Legal Consequences of Violations of Divorce Taklik in Momunu District, Buol Regency

Taklik talak is the groom's divorce promise after signing the marriage contract. Taklik divorce is stated in the marriage certificate and is required for a specific event in the future. Seeing the habit of reading taklik talak in the Momunu sub-district, there are not a few cases of violations of taklik talak which are caused by the economy, domestic violence, extramarital affairs, and others, so there is no harmony in a household relationships. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of taklik divorce in Momunu district—research using qualitative methods. The data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. At the same time, data analysis is done by reducing, presenting, and verifying data. So that the data obtained has credibility and validity so that processing techniques and data analysis and checking the validity of the data are carried out. This study's results indicate two legal consequences from violations of taklik divorce in the sub-district of Momunu, namely the Khulu divorce lawsuit and the fulfillment of Iwadh Taklik Talak. After deeply analyzing the fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council, the authors conclude that the taklik divorce in marriage and its pronunciation has no urgency and is no longer relevant today. Regarding violations of taklik divorce committed by several parties, the wife may impose divorce because the husband has left or the husband's whereabouts are unclear. According to the Malik school of thought, taklik divorce is considered divorce ba'in, while according to the Ahmad school of thought, it is fasakh. This is to prevent harm to the woman. The wife may also ask for a divorce if the husband leaves her.

The dynamics of marital relationship after infidelity: Phenomenological descriptive analysis on Muslim spouses

An unstable marital relationship, including an Islamic spouse, opens up opportunities for extramarital affairs. This study aimed to understand the dynamics of the relationship between a Muslim husband and wife who face a wife’s infidelity. This research uses qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach. The subject criterion is a Muslim wife who has had an affair and is still married. Three subjects were selected through a purposive sampling technique. Data collection using a semi-structured interview. The results show that the background of the wife’s infidelity is multi-factor. Marital relations reflect the interdependence of husband and wife. This relationship becomes more dynamic and complex because of the presence of a third person. During an affair, the relationship is under an actor’s control. The relationship transforms into a controlling partner after the affair. Wives initiate nonmutual relations manifested in permissive behavior towards husbands as an effort to atone for guilt and maintain a marriage. The research has theoretical implications for religion and supports the effect of social norms in reading the interdependence of marital relations between Islamic husband and wife.

Kebijakan Kriminalisasi Pada Tindak Pidana Perzinahan Dalam Rancangan Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana Berdasarkan Pembaharuan Hukum Pidana

Products of criminalization in Indonesia can be seen in article 284 of the Criminal Code, the adultery provisions in the Criminal Code that are currently in effect aim to criminalize perpetrators of extramarital affairs where one or both of the perpetrators of intercourse are people who are already bound by previous marriage ties. In addition, Article 284 of the Criminal Code is an absolute criminal offense which does not allow the act to be punished. If no one complains from the aggrieved party (the husband or wife who betrayed their partner) and as long as the case has not been examined before the court, the complaint can always be withdrawn. It can be concluded that the designer of the article criminalized this crime of adultery on the grounds of maintaining the sanctity of the marriage bond for people who are married. The method used in this research is normative legal research method. In this method, law is conceptualized as what is written in a statutory regulation (law in books) or law is conceptualized as a rule or norm that is used as a benchmark for human behavior so that it is considered appropriate. Normative legal research is carried out on secondary data such as scientific journals, books, previous research, and laws and regulations related to the object of research. Regulations on the crime of adultery in the future should pay attention to harmony with central socio-political, socio-philosophical, and socio-cultural values that can facilitate an act committed by an unmarried person or both of whom are not bound by a marriage. In formulating these regulations, one must look at the objectives of the law itself, namely certainty, justice and expediency.

Socio-economic factors leading to divorce in Gunungkidul Regency

This research aims at: (i) analyzing the main issue leading to divorce in family; (ii) analyzing the socio-economic factor causing the divorce; and (iii) identifying what the families need to prevent divorce. This research employs the method of qualitative-descriptive survey with 5 respondents, consisting of 20 men and 32 men who are divorced. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires. The quantitative findings were investigated with a qualitative approach by interview, exclusively with the respondents who had given their consent to provide information in a face-to-face setting. Based on the field data, it is found that the main factors leading to divorce are economy (37.04 percent) and extramarital affairs (29.63 percent). Meanwhile, the main socio-economic factors that cause divorce include low family income (29.55 percent), household debt (18.18 percent), distrust in household financial management (11.36 percent), unemployed husband/wife (9.09 percent), and greater concern on the family of origin (9.09 percent). As a measure to avoid divorce, most of the respondents (34.67 percent) feel the need for pre-marital seminar, 22.67 percent of them need marriage counseling services, 22 percent consider marriage age maturation is necessary, and 16.67 percent need household financial management training.

The Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy and Schema Therapy in Improving Emotional Control in People Affected by Marital Infidelity

Background: Controlling emotions can be influential in increasing the quality of married life and coping with the outcomes of uncovering extramarital affairs. Objectives: This study hence investigated the effectiveness of hypnotherapy and schema therapy in improving emotional control in people affected by marital infidelity. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control design and a three-month follow-up. The study population included all couples dealing with marital infidelity who visited Mehr-e-Taban Counseling and Psychological Services Center in Tehran, Iran in 2021. A total of 48 individuals were selected through convenient sampling and randomly assigned to the two experimental groups and the control group (n = 16). The first experimental group received eight 90-minute hypnotherapy sessions and the second received ten 90-minute schema therapy sessions. The research instrument included the Emotion Control Questionnaire (ECQ). The data were analyzed using ANCOVA and post hoc tests in SPSS-22. Results: The mean ± SD of the posttest score of emotional control in hypnotherapy and schema therapy groups was 47.62 ± 2.80 and 48.82 ± 1.45, which was significantly different from the control group (P < 0.001). The findings revealed that both therapeutic approaches were effective in improving emotional control and its four components including rehearsal, emotional inhibition, aggression control, and benign control in the participants (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the effects of hypnotherapy and schema therapy in improving emotional control. Conclusions: The results indicated that using both therapeutic approaches in counseling centers can be influential in helping maladjusted couples to improve and reduce their marital problems and increase their satisfaction, particularly in couples damaged by infidelity.

Comparting the effectiveness of combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and integrated behavioral couple therapy in improving family functioning in couples with extramarital affairs

Introduction: Extramarital affairs disrupt family functioning and have serious negative consequences for the family members. Aim: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and integrated behavioral couple therapy in improving family functioning in couples with extramarital affairs. Method: In this quasi-experimental study, with a pretest-posttest control group design, the statistical population consisted of all couples, referred to the counseling centers of Mashhad, Iran in 2021. Thirty nine couples were selected using the convenience sampling method among people with extramarital relationships and randomly assigned to three groups: control group (13 couples), combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy (13 couples), and integrative behavioral couple therapy (13 couples). The experimental and control groups completed the Family Functioning Scale by Epstein et al. (1983) before and after the interventions. In order to data analysis covariance analysis was performed in SPSS version 20. Results: Results indicated that the scores of all family functioning components significantly decreased in the intervention groups compared to the control group (P<0.05). Combined cognitive-behavioral couple therapy was more effective in the dimensions of problem-solving and communication, while integrated behavioral couple therapy was more effective in emotional companionship (P<0.05). Conclusion: According to the present results, both combined cognitive-behavioral therapy and integrated behavioral couple therapy had positive effects on improving family functioning. Therefore, depending on the conditions and type of marital problems, therapists are suggested to use a combination of these two methods to improve family functioning in couples with extramarital relationships.

Gender Based Violence During COVID-19

During the situation of COVID- 19 there can be different reason and nature of domestic violence such as verbal abuse, ill treatment, physical assault, harassment, Maltreatment, offensive nature of spouse and sexual abuse due to the reason like identity of the female, financial crisis,dominant nature,alcohol and extramarital affairs. Violence against women increased to record levels around the world following. Lockdown to control spread of COVID- 19 virus. The United Nations called the situation "shadow pandemic" in a 2021 report about domestic violence in 13 Nations in Africa, Asia, South America, Eastern Europe and Balkan. According to UNFPA pandemic called the breakdown of social infrastructures and this breakdown of social infrastructures often lead to conflicts. The United Nation's secretary general also emphasized the need for the countries to prioritize support by sitting up emergency warning system for individual facing financial violence. The problem of gender r based violence increased during pandemic because police were unable to tackle the issues of gender based violence. In the time of pandemic the acknowledgement of the issues is the first step to tackle the rising issue of gender based violence which has been ignore during the pandemic in the past. COVID-19 granted greater freedom to the abusers during pandemic.

Law of Adultery in India- A Comparative Study

In a country like India marriage and family are regarded as a basis of society. Adultery has been a part of human society for as long as there has been existence of marriage. Marriage is more precisely a personal factor as it includes a relationship between two human beings who wilfully decide to cohabit with each other for their remaining lives. Now the concept of adultery rises when one of the partner/spouses has extra marital affair with another and the same is objectionable by the other spouse. Adultery literally means sex between a married man and woman with someone who is not his husband or wife.

Substance Use and Its Association with Risky Sexual Behaviour among Indian Men: A Relative Risk Analysis from Socio-Demographic and Economic Groups

Engagement in risky sexual behaviour after consuming different substances is more prevalent among Indian men. Sometimes, practicing risky sexual behaviour increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, among individuals. Around 6 percent of the adult Indian population are diagnosed with STDs every year. Thus, the chief purpose of this study was to investigate the association between the use of substances and engagement in risky sexual behaviour. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s chi-square test of association, and multivariate binary logistic regression models were performed in this present study by using the data obtained from the NFHS-5 (2019–2021). The results showed that respondents who consumed alcohol were more likely to engage in extramarital sexual affairs (AOR: 1.94; 95% CI: 1.79–2.09; p < 0.001) and sexual intercourse without any precautions (AOR: 1.23; 95% CI: 1.17–1.29; p < 0.001). Poor socio-economic conditions and low levels of educational attainment were found as crucial factors for involvement in risky sexual behaviour. Increasing awareness among individuals through mass media may be considered an effective way to prevent risky sexual behaviour.

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A Study on the Developmental Process of A Male Sex Worker’s Suicidal Ideation and Family Dynamics: Focused on A Family Therapy Case Study

본 연구의 목적은 자살사고가 있는 호스트바 청년의 가족치료 사례를 중심으로, 내담자의 생애발달주기에 따른 가족 내 역동을 탐색함으로써 태아기부터 성인기까지 내담자의 자살사고에 영향을 미친 요인들을 살펴보는데 있다. 연구방법으로는 복합적인 현상을 심층적으로 분석할 수 있는 사례연구 방법을 적용하였고, 분석결과를 생애발달주기에 따라 범주화하여 제시하였다. 연구 결과, 태아기부터 성인기까지 내담자를 둘러싼 가족의 역동은 내담자가 불안정한 애착관계를 형성하도록 하였으며, 내담자의 불안정한 정서와 우울증을 심화시켜 자살사고에 이르게 한 것으로 나타났다. 첫째, 태아기에는 부모의 혼전임신으로 인한 결혼과 부모의 미해결된 원가족 요인으로 내담자에게 태아기 불안이 나타났다. 둘째, 아동기에는 부모의 외도와 여동생 출생스트레스로 인하여 내담자는 불안정한 애착관계를 형성하였다. 셋째, 청소년기에 내담자는 억압적인 부모의 통제와 내담자의 억압 행동과 불안한 정서로 인해 경직된 가정 분위기가 조성되면서 기존의 불안이 심화되었다. 넷째, 성인기에 내담자는 지지체계의 부재, 공허한 대인관계, 불안정한 정서와 미래로 인하여 불안이 증폭되었다. 이러한 연구결과를 토대로 본 연구는 생애발달주기에 따른 가족 역동과 부모와의 불안정한 애착으로 인한 자살사고의 발달과정을 이해할 수 있는 독특한 준거틀을 제공하였다는 데 의의가 있다.Objectives: This study examined a family therapy case of a male sex worker with suicidal ideation. The study aimed to identify the factors that contributed to the client’s suicidal ideation by exploring the family dynamics according to the client’s life cycle. Methods: We used the case study method and suggested the analysis results according to the life cycle. Results: The findings revealed that the client’s suicidal ideation was associated with family dynamics. First, the client’s anxiety in the prenatal period was linked with parental marriage resulting from premarital pregnancy and the parents’ unresolved family of origin issues. Second, the client had formed an insecure attachment in childhood due to the stress caused by his parents’ extramarital affair and the birth of a younger sister. Third, the client experienced an oppressive family environment in adolescence which led the client to suppress himself. Fourth, the client’s suicidal ideation intensified in adulthood as he experienced growing anxiety. Conclusions: This study provides a unique framework to understand the development of suicidal ideation by examining family dynamics and attachment according to the life cycle.