Defining and Distinguishing Sexual and Emotional Infidelity

Guitar, Amanda E.; Geher, Glenn; Kruger, Daniel J.; Garcia, Justin R.; Fisher, Maryanne L.; Fitzgerald, Carey J.

doi:10.1007/s12144-016-9432-4

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“…Choi & Park, 2015). Overall, there is less agreement on what constitutes emotional infidelity versus sexual infidelity (Guitar at al., 2017), and this may explain some of the inconsistent findings regarding emotional infidelity.…”

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American and Korean Perceptions of Sex Differences in Deception

2020

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Beliefs about which sex lies more or is better at lying can have subtle but widespread effects on human interactions, yet little is known about such beliefs. In Study 1, an American sample of participants ( N = 407, ages 18–64) completed a 12-item survey on perceptions of sex differences in deception. In Study 2, a Korean sample ( N = 197, ages 19–58) completed the same survey. Men from both cultures and Korean women perceived no difference regarding which sex tells more white (i.e., relatively harmless or low-stakes) lies. American women perceived that women tell more white lies. Women from both cultures and American men perceived that men tell a greater number of serious (i.e., nonwhite or high-stakes) lies. Korean men perceived no difference regarding which sex tells a greater number of serious lies. Both sexes from both countries reported a perception that (1) men are more likely to lie about height, income, and sexual infidelity, (2) women are more likely to lie about weight and age, and (3) women are better at lying. The findings were mixed regarding perceptions about emotional infidelity. Results are interpreted in light of sex-different challenges to mating and parenting.

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American and Korean Perceptions of Sex Differences in Deception

2020

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“…El objetivo del presente estudio fue esclarecer la relación entre el apego adulto (EVI y ANS) y la infidelidad sexual, considerando tres posibles mediadores: la SRP y la percepción de las consecuencias positivas (CPI) y negativas (CNI) de la infidelidad. El estudio se enfocó en la infidelidad sexual, debido a que tanto mujeres como hombres presentan una mayor consistencia en la forma que la definen, a diferencia de la infidelidad emocional, que constituye un concepto más ambiguo y complejo (Guitar et al, 2017). Se esperaba que ambos tipos de apego se relacionaran directamente con la infidelidad sexual, aunque de manera mayor el EVI (DeWall et al, 2011).…”

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Del Apego Adulto a la Infidelidad Sexual: Un Análisis de Mediación Múltiple

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Una gran proporción de las relaciones de pareja sufre problemas de infidelidad, impactándose sustancialmente la calidad de vida de sus miembros, sus familias y la sociedad. A pesar de que numerosos estudios han encontrado una relación directa entre el apego inseguro y la infidelidad, es menos lo que se sabe sobre las variables que podrían estar mediando dicha relación. Bajo este contexto, el objetivo del presente estudio fue esclarecer la relación entre el apego adulto y la infidelidad sexual, considerando 3 posibles mediadores: la satisfacción con la relación de pareja y la percepción de las consecuencias positivas y negativas de la infidelidad. Se obtuvo una muestra por conveniencia de 403 estudiantes de una universidad pública de Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 69 años (M = 28,05, DE = 8,69). El apego adulto se midió con el instrumento Experiencias en Relaciones Cercanas, la satisfacción con la relación de pareja, con el Índice de Satisfacción de Parejas y la infidelidad sexual y las consecuencias positivas y negativas de la infidelidad, mediante el Inventario Multidimensional de Infidelidad, Los resultados indicaron que tanto el apego evitativo como ansioso correlacionaron directamente con la infidelidad sexual y que esta relación estuvo mediada en gran medida, de acuerdo a un modelo de análisis de rutas con bootstraping, por la satisfacción con la relación de pareja y las consecuencias positivas de la infidelidad. Estos resultados son examinados a partir de la teoría del apego y se proponen líneas futuras de investigación. Palabras clave: apego, infidelidad, satisfacción en la relación, relación de pareja, sexualidad A large proportion of couples experience infidelity issues, which substantially impact the quality of life of its members, their families, and society. Although numerous studies have found a positive association between insecure attachment and infidelity, less is known about the variables that may mediate this link. In this context, the objective of this study was to clarify the association between adult attachment and sexual infidelity, considering 3 possible mediators: participants' satisfaction with their couple relationships and their perception of the positive and negative consequences of infidelity. A convenience sample of 403 university students was obtained at a public university in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Participants' age ranged from 18 to 69 years (M = 28.05, SD = 8.69). Adult attachment was measured with the Experiences in Close Relationships instrument, relationship satisfaction with the Couples Satisfaction Index, and sexual infidelity and the positive and negative consequences of infidelity with the Multidimensional Inventory of Infidelity. Results indicated that both avoidant and anxious attachment were positively correlated with sexual infidelity and that this association was largely mediated-according to a path analysis model with bootstrapping-by relationship satisfaction and a positive perception of the consequences of in...

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“…There are several types of infidelity including sexual or behavioral, emotional, and cyber or electronic. Guitar et al (2017) defined sexual infidelity as violating the vow to remain sexually exclusive. Mao and Raguram (2009) defined online infidelity as “a romantic and/or sexual relationship with someone other than the spouse, which begins with an online contact and is maintained mainly through electronic conversation that occurs through e-mail and chat rooms” (p. 302).…”

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“…Over 12 million people are estimated to use the Internet to engage in sexually pleasurable activities (Hackathorn & Harvey, 2011). Guitar et al (2017) noted that emotional and sexual infidelity often occurs together and defined emotional infidelity as “being in love or more dedicated emotionally to someone other than the partner…” (p. 6). These types of infidelity may differ in the meaning, emotional pain, and consequences experienced by couples (Leeker & Carlozzi, 2014).…”

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Preventing Infidelity: A Theory of Protective Factors

Fye

Mims

2018

The Family Journal

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The purpose of this study was to identify a theory that explains how married persons maintain monogamy. Ten participants were interviewed twice using a semistructured interview format. Grounded theory methods of data collection and analysis were used. Member-checking, bracketing, peer-review, analytic memos, and external auditing were used throughout the study for verification purposes. The data supported the finding that monogamy is maintained by small, continual, and consistent efforts in each protective factor area. The protective factors include (a) building a secure attachment or emotional bond; (b) sex in a marriage; (c) behavioral, cognitive, and relationship boundaries; (d) practicing congruence; (e) fostering values and beliefs that support monogamy; and (f) coping individually and as a couple.

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Defining and Distinguishing Sexual and Emotional Infidelity

Cited by 48 publications

References 19 publications

American and Korean Perceptions of Sex Differences in Deception

American and Korean Perceptions of Sex Differences in Deception

Del Apego Adulto a la Infidelidad Sexual: Un Análisis de Mediación Múltiple

Preventing Infidelity: A Theory of Protective Factors

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