The Webs We Weave: Predicting Infidelity Motivations and Extradyadic Relationship Satisfaction

Hackathorn, Jana; Ashdown, Brien K.

doi:10.1080/00224499.2020.1746954

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“…Even so, we would claim that the findings from this study largely support the findings of previous Norwegian studies (Traeen et al, 2007;Traeen & Stigum, 1998) as well as research from other countries (Hackathorn & Ashdown, 2021;Haupert et al, 2017aHaupert et al, , 2017b. In a recent update, studies estimate that around 25% of married men and 15% of married women have had extradyadic sexual relations (Hackathorn & Ashdown, 2021). In 2002, 29% of Norwegian men aged 18-49 years and 23% of women reported lifetime experience of non-monogamy, and 16% of men and 11% of women engaged in non-monogamy in their current marriage (Traeen et al, 2007).…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The increase in non-consensual non-monogamy with age can also be seen as a function of how long the primary relationship has lasted, and may therefore not be a true age development effect (Liu, 2000;Traeen & Stigum, 1998). Based on previous research, gender differences in the prevalence of extradyadic experiences were expected (Hackathorn & Ashdown, 2021;Hubert et al, 1998;Lewin et al, 2000;Traeen et al, 2007). However, when we examined the circumstances around the most recent extradyadic relationship, few gender differences were detected in this study.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Non-consensual and Consensual Non-monogamy in Norway

Træen

Thuen

2021

International Journal of Sexual Health

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The paper sets out to study Norwegians' experiences of non-monogamy. Data were collected by questionnaires in a web sample of 4160 Norwegians (18-89 years). 26.3% of men and 17.8% of women reported that they ever had non-consensual non-monogamy. Consensual non-monogamy was reported by 3%. Compared to participants with no or nonconsensual experience, consensual non-monogamy was highly related to relationship intimacy and positive sexual attitudes toward sex and sexuality. At the most recent extradyadic event, 21.5% of heterosexual men and 47.1% of gay/bisexual men reported condom use, which implies a risk for sexually transmitted diseases.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

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confidence: 99%

Non-consensual and Consensual Non-monogamy in Norway

Træen

Thuen

2021

International Journal of Sexual Health

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“…Men were sex oriented and women were emotion oriented [ 26 ]. Similar results were reported by Jana Hackathon and Brian Ashdown about sexual vs. emotional motivation for infidelity [ 27 ]. Selterman et al, using an Internet-based questionnaire, found sexual desire, low commitment, lack of love and neglect as predictors of infidelity [ 28 ].…”

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confidence: 88%

Incidence and Related Factors of Infidelity among Medical Doctors and Nurses

Guerrero

Castro-Luna

Boluda

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Although there is a large body of research addressing infidelity, no study, to our knowledge, has specifically addressed infidelity in doctors and nurses and the correlation with work hours, schedule and other variables. This research aimed to know the incidence of and factors related to infidelity among doctors and nurses. A descriptive study was carried out, studying the association of certain variables. In total, 367 volunteer participants completed an online survey. Of them, 21% either have or have had an unfaithful relationship. The majority (81.7%) were doctors. Men were 4.3 times more unfaithful than women, with these differences being statistically significant (OR = 4.37, p < 0.001). Of the participants involved in an unfaithful relationship within the work area, the majority were men. Likewise, those who reported having had sex in the doctor’s room on duty were also men, with these differences being statistically significant (OR = 12.81, p < 0.01). The night emergency schedule was 60% more frequent in unfaithful people, and these differences were statistically significant (OR = 12.43, p < 0.01). There is a significant rate of infidelity in doctors and nurses. Men are more likely to be unfaithful than women are, and people who work nighttime emergencies are more likely to be unfaithful.

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“…Lastly, anger is linked to the desire to harm the main partner as a way to punish his or her bad behavior or offense (e.g., people are unfaithful because their partner has previously been unfair; Barta & Kiene, 2005). In line with the aforementioned, it is interesting to note that numerous investigations have revealed that both sexual dissatisfaction and emotional dissatisfaction with the main partner or the relationship, or both, are the most commonly reported reasons for infidelity—both traditional infidelity and online infidelity—in adult romantic relationships (e.g., Allen et al., 2005; González-Rivera et al., 2020; Hackathorn & Ashdown, 2020; Omarzu et al., 2012; Scheeren et al., 2018; Træen, 2010). For instance, Omarzu et al.…”

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confidence: 57%

“…Barta and Kiene (2005) identified four basic motivations for infidelity, which have been consistently supported in subsequent research (e.g., Hackathorn & Ashdown, 2020; Omarzu et al., 2012; Selterman et al., 2019): sexual dissatisfaction, emotional dissatisfaction, neglect, and anger. More specifically, sexual dissatisfaction would be encouraged by the desire to innovate in different sexual practices and to have a greater variety of sexual partners.…”

Section: Infidelity In Adolescencementioning

confidence: 62%

The Relationship Between the Motivation to Commit Infidelity and Negative Affect and Self-Esteem: How Cheating in Romance Might Signal Positive Well-Being in Adolescents

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Infidelity occurs in adult romantic relationships quite often; however, little is known about this relational phenomenon in the adolescent stage, despite its being a surprisingly common behavior. Through a correlational study, we set out to examine how the various documented motivations to engage in an act of infidelity are associated with negative emotional responses, self-esteem, and psychological well-being. In a sample of Spanish adolescents ( N = 346 [ Mage = 15.71, SD = 1.27; range from 13 to 19]), results showed that committing an act of infidelity due to sexual or emotional dissatisfaction (vs. neglect and anger) is related to higher levels of psychological well-being by undermining negative affect, thereby increasing the levels of self-esteem. The discussion of the findings emphasizes that infidelity could favor adolescents’ personal growth, because of the need to explore new sensations and feelings that arise during this period.

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The Webs We Weave: Predicting Infidelity Motivations and Extradyadic Relationship Satisfaction

Cited by 25 publications

References 56 publications

Non-consensual and Consensual Non-monogamy in Norway

Non-consensual and Consensual Non-monogamy in Norway

Incidence and Related Factors of Infidelity among Medical Doctors and Nurses

The Relationship Between the Motivation to Commit Infidelity and Negative Affect and Self-Esteem: How Cheating in Romance Might Signal Positive Well-Being in Adolescents

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