Predictors of young dating adults' inclination to engage in extradyadic sexual activities

A multi-perspective study

Bibliographic Data

ID5268819
AuthorsAnna Mcalister, Anna R McAlister (0000-0003-0276-1375, The University of Queensland, corresponding author), Nancy Pachana, Nancy A Pachana (0000-0002-8927-4205, The University of Queensland), Chris J Jackson (0000-0002-3483-8747, The University of Queensland)
Year2005
Volume96
Issue3
Pages331-350
Publication date2005-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBritish Journal of Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0007-1269 • E-ISSN: 2044-8295
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1348/000712605x47936
PMID16131411
OpenAlexW2020845824
LanguageEN
Citations received17
References cited31

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 datding 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

Asexuality · Developmental psychology · Dysfunctional family · Human sexuality · Impulsivity · Perspective (graphical) · Respondent · Sexual attraction · Sexual behavior · Sexual relationship · Vignette · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Clinical Psychology · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology

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