The Realness of Cybercheating

Whitty, Monica T.

doi:10.1177/0894439304271536

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“…These original findings confirm the existence of "modern" forms of infidelity. While previous studies have suggested that these virtual relationships do not represent a "real" physical transgression of couple norms or a betrayal of one's partner [55], our empirical data is evidence to the contrary.…”

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confidence: 88%

The Role of Internet Pornography Use and Cyber Infidelity in the Associations between Personality, Attachment, and Couple and Sexual Satisfaction

Ferron¹,

Lussier²,

Sabourin³

et al. 2017

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Although adults in romantic relationships currently show more openness to online sexual behaviors [1], these behaviors can nevertheless increase couple conflicts and instability [2]. In the current study, we assess the mediating role of Internet pornography use and cyber infidelity in the relationship between 1) personality and attachment, and 2) couple and sexual satisfaction. A total of 779 participants in couple relationships (average age = 29.9 years) completed a series of online questionnaires. According to their responses, 65% of participants visited an adult site at least once during the six months preceding the study, while 16.3% did so multiple times per week. Path model results showed that Internet pornography use and cyber infidelity were sequential mediators between, on the one hand, personality and attachment, and on the other hand, couple and sexual satisfaction. The discussion highlights the importance of properly documenting the correlates of online sexual behavior to better understand new couple realities and dynamics.

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confidence: 88%

The Role of Internet Pornography Use and Cyber Infidelity in the Associations between Personality, Attachment, and Couple and Sexual Satisfaction

Ferron¹,

Lussier²,

Sabourin³

et al. 2017

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“…Online romantic relationships have been described by individuals as intimate, real, and as important as any face-to-face relationship (Merkle & Richardson, 2000). Although studies have supported the idea that engaging in online sexual conversations and sharing online emotional information are true forms of infidelity (e.g., Docan-Morgan & Docan, 2007;Underwood & Findlay, 2004;Whitty, 2003Whitty, , 2005, according to Shaw (1997), online infidelity is behaviorally different from other types of infidelity. In this context, the associated factors are yet to be well understood.…”

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confidence: 99%

Infidelity in Dating Relationships: Gender-Specific Correlates of Face-to-Face and Online Extradyadic Involvement

et al. 2015

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This study examined the gender-specific correlates of face-to-face and online extradyadic involvement (EDI) in dating relationships. The sample consisted of 561 women (M age = 23.19 years) and 222 men (M age = 23.97 years), all of whom reported being in an exclusive dating relationship for an average of 35 months. Participants completed the following self-report measures: Extradyadic Behavior Inventory, Attitudes toward Infidelity Scale, and Investment Model Scale. During the current relationship, men were more likely than women to report engagement in face-to-face physical/sexual EDI (23.4 vs. 15.5 %) and online sexual EDI (15.3 vs. 4.6 %). Both men and women with a history of infidelity in a prior relationship were more likely to engage in EDI. More positive attitudes toward infidelity, lower relationship satisfaction, lower commitment, and higher quality of alternatives were significantly associated with EDI, regardless of gender. Women reporting infidelity of a partner in a prior relationship were more likely to engage in face-to-face and online emotional EDI; a longer relationship and a younger age at the first sexual encounter were significant correlates of the engagement in face-to-face emotional EDI. Women with higher education were approximately three times more likely to engage in online sexual EDI. Although men and women are converging in terms of overall EDI, men still report higher engagement in physical/sexual extradyadic behaviors, and the correlates of sexual and emotional EDI vary according to gender. This study contributes to a comprehensive approach of factors influencing the likelihood of EDI and encourages future research in this area.

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“…Previous studies have shown that perhaps much of the Internet behavior by individuals is underestimated and poor, but it's betrayal when the attitude toward the opposite sex behaviors would evaluated. So one of reasons to explain why some people are involved in such relationships could be applied that their opinions and behaviors about infidelity are not their own (15,21,22).…”

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confidence: 99%

Exploring Validity and Reliability of Internet Infidelity Questionnaire among Internet Users in Iran

Nooripour

Abdi²,

Bakhshani

et al. 2016

Int J High Risk Behav Addict

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Background: Today the internet has become a part of our everyday life; communicating online has made it easy for people to begin and develop interpersonal relationships. Certain problems, however, appear to result directly from relationships online. One of these problems which has been prevalent among couples and families is extramarital internet relationships or internet infidelity. Study of this phenomenon in Iranian users' needs a tool for evaluation. Objectives: This study has been done to validate the internet infidelity questionnaire among internet users in Iran. Patients and Methods: The internet infidelity questionnaire was translated and verified by experts and was conducted via the Internet on 481 Iranians (255 males) who were members at Iranian sites and chatrooms and were selected through sampling. Results: Exploratory factor analysis was conducted on obtained data, resulting in a Persian internet infidelity questionnaire with 43 items as well as three main factors. Conclusions: This internet infidelity questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool to assess the betrayed partner of internet infidelity. This questionnaire can justify 65.89 percent of common variance.

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The Realness of Cybercheating

Cited by 126 publications

References 21 publications

The Role of Internet Pornography Use and Cyber Infidelity in the Associations between Personality, Attachment, and Couple and Sexual Satisfaction

The Role of Internet Pornography Use and Cyber Infidelity in the Associations between Personality, Attachment, and Couple and Sexual Satisfaction

Infidelity in Dating Relationships: Gender-Specific Correlates of Face-to-Face and Online Extradyadic Involvement

Exploring Validity and Reliability of Internet Infidelity Questionnaire among Internet Users in Iran

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