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McAlister AR, Pachana N, Jackson CJ. Br J Psychol. 2005 Aug;96(Pt
3):331-50.
Abstract
Using a multi-perspective vignette design, we explored predictors of young
peoples' (N = 119) propensity to engage in unfaithful activities while dating.
Demographic measures, a dating investment model, and measures of functional and
dysfunctional impulsivity were used to predict inclination to engage in each of
two extradyadic activities (kissing and sexual activity).
The results of moderated multiple regression analyses revealed that a
respondent's number of sexual partners, level of dysfunctional impulsivity,
satisfaction with current relationship, and quality of relationship
alternatives significantly predicted inclination to engage in both of the
extradyadic activities. Consistent with previous findings, gender only showed
significant predictive value in relation to extradyadic sex inclination.
Moreover, the association between sex, love, and marriage interacted with
gender in the prediction of both extradyadic activities and interacted with
commitment in the prediction of extradyadic sex inclination. Suggestions for
future research in this area are offered in light of these new findings.
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