Infidelity

New research published in The Journal of Sex Research provides insights into factors associated with emotional and sexual motivations for infidelity. The findings indicate that one of the most consistent predictors is dissatisfaction with the primary partner. Satisfaction with the...

People who commit sexual infidelity judge other cheaters more harshly that they judge themselves, according to a study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. When it comes to relationship conflict, studies have found that perpetrators of conflict tend...

A new study published in Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology sheds light on the types of infidelity which people consider to be the most severe and unforgivable. "Infidelity triggered my attention because is a fascinating phenomenon, found in high prevalence...

New research published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences provides new insight into the mental health consequences of being cheated on. The findings indicate that a high self-esteem can dampen the emotional aftermath of a partner's infidelity. "Being cheated...

New research suggests dating apps like Tinder can make people feel more romantically desirable, and subsequently more likely to pursue other romantic or sexual opportunities outside of their current relationship. The findings have been published in the journal Computers in...

Just because your partner admires the attractiveness of another person doesn't mean they're going to cheat on you, suggests new research published in the Journal of Family Psychology. The findings indicate that paying greater attention to attractive alternatives only increases...

Men who cheat on their romantic partner tend to also have higher testosterone levels than men who don't cheat, according to new research published in the journal Biological Psychology. "We were interested in the topic because there are still too...

A series of recently published studies suggest that the compulsive use of social networking sites like Facebook can jeopardize romantic relationships. The underlying reason could be the availability of online romantic alternatives who are disguised as "friends" with whom an...

An old saying goes "once a cheater, always a cheater" -- and new research from the University of Denver suggests that there may be a grain of truth to that statement. Kayla Knopp and colleagues found that partners in romantic...

Narcissistic people tend to respond differently to infidelity depending on whether they're grandiose or vulnerable narcissists, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Vulnerable narcissism is marked by excessive self-absorption, introversion and insecurity, while...

New research published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology investigated whether men produce higher quality ejaculate in response to thoughts of their partner's infidelity. It is not unusual for female mammals -- including human women -- to copulate with several males....

People are more likely to cheat on their partner if they believe that their parents were unfaithful, according to research recently published in the journal Personal Relationships. "I find infidelity very interesting to study because in the U.S., infidelity is...

Psychology research recently published in Personality and Individual Differences investigated how often the popular dating platform Tinder was being used to cheat on a partner. The study found that most Tinder users know someone who has used Tinder to cheat....

Narcissism and psychopathy are linked to infidelity and rape myths, according to a study published in the scientific journal Personality and Individual Differences. The new psychological research suggests that people who are self-centered and lack empathy are more accepting of...

Psychologists are taking a closer look at how the trait known as sociosexuality influences romantic relationships. New research suggests that individuals predisposed to casual sex are not necessarily predisposed to becoming cheaters. "We became interested in this topic because we...