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Understanding infidelity: correlates in a national random sample.

D C Atkins1, D H Baucom, N S Jacobson

  • 1Center for Clinical Research, Department of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98105-4631, USA. datkins@u.washington.edu

Journal of Family Psychology : JFP : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43)
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Marital infidelity is influenced by divorce, education, age at marriage, income, and work status. Interactions between age/gender, marital satisfaction/religion, and past divorce/education also significantly impact extramarital affairs.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Infidelity is a prevalent marital issue with limited understanding.
  • Extramarital sex significantly impacts relationship dynamics and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate key predictors of extramarital sex.
  • To analyze demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with infidelity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 1991-1996 General Social Surveys.
  • Employed logistic regression analysis to identify significant variables.

Main Results:

  • Divorce, education, age at first marriage, income, and work status were significant predictors.
  • Identified significant interactions: age/gender, marital satisfaction/religious behavior, and past divorce/education.

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Conclusions:

  • Demographic, socioeconomic, and relational factors play a crucial role in extramarital affairs.
  • Findings offer insights into the complex nature of infidelity and suggest areas for future research.