Role of Virtual Social Networks in Trans-marriage Relations: Focusing on Mobile Phone Virtual Networks .

Trans-marriage relations refer to any type of emotional or sexual elationship beyond the framework of committed relations between couples, and are among one of the important factors threatening stability and sustainability of marriages. Over recent years, virtual networks have been of high importance in relations of couples. The present research aims at reviewing the impact of social networks on trans-marriage among married citizens in Isfahan. The research methodology is of survey type, and the under study population is married citizens of Isfahan city, and have been selected through cluster, multistage sampling. Self-made questionnaire is used for collecting data. The research data is analyzed through utilizing descriptive statistics, single-sample T, as well as Pearson correlation. The results indicated that from among trans-marriage relations, two variables of commitment and lack of emotion to have relation have the strongest relationship with the level of using virtual networks; while two variables of intrigue and love-related justifications have the weakest relationship with level of using virtual networks.