Predictors of young dating adults' inclination to engage in extradyadic sexual activities: a multi-perspective study.
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.
McAlister
Anna R
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School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. amcalister@psy.uq.edu.au
Pachana
Nancy
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Jackson
Chris J
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008149:Love; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012747:Sexual Partners; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires