Server connection versus marital disconnection: An investigation of the effect of internet addiction on couple burnout in Iran

The internet has become ubiquitous in many people's lives to an extent that necessitates the investigation of its impact on marital relationships. There been a lack such studies Iranian context and present study investigated relationship between addiction couple burnout. A total 377 married individuals participated online survey comprising demographic information, Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Couple Burnout Measure (CBM). Partial least squares –structure equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used assess relationships proposed research model. Structural modelling showed significant effect sub-components (lack control; social withdrawal emotional conflict; time management problems; concealing problematic behavior) In addition, control problems positive somatic However, components psychological burnout were not demonstrated as hypothesized. Given explained factors burnout, therapists need be made more aware risks overuse upon encourage couples optimize use prevent negative outcomes (in particular burnout) among couples. • is little researched area. Lack had Time