<![CDATA[Background: Extramarital affairs remain a pervasive phenomenon across societies, with farreaching negative socio-economic and political consequences for couples, children, and communities. Objective: The objective of this study was to systematically review the range of support services required by survivors of extramarital affairs and to synthesise knowledge that can inspire effective interventions. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted using multiple sources, including Google Scholar and other academic databases. Only peer-reviewed articles published after 2000 were included, except for seminal works providing essential conceptual foundations. In addition, publications from established international organisations with longstanding engagement in this area were critically appraised. Result: The findings indicate that survivors require diverse forms of support, such as disclosure, education and awareness programs, behavioural therapy, poverty and inequality alleviation, healthcare services, social welfare interventions, relationship satisfaction initiatives, group therapy, and counselling. Conclusion: This study concludes that holistic and multi-sectoral support services are essential to mitigate the long-term impacts of extramarital affairs. Originality/Value: This review article provides a comprehensive synthesis in the fields of social work, child rights advocacy, and family welfare by consolidating fragmented literature on the multifaceted support services required by survivors of extramarital affairs and their affected families. It maps existing theoretical and methodological gaps while serving as a strategic reference for social workers, child advocates, healthcare providers, and policymakers in establishing holistic, multi-sectoral intervention frameworks and guiding future research agendas]]>
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