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INFIDELITY IN COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS I: A METHODOLOGICAL REVIEW

Blow, Adrian J., Hartnett, Kelley·2005·Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
DOI 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2005.tb01555.x
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Abstract

Infidelity is perhaps the most complex issue encountered by couple therapists. Although clinical literature, opinion, and speculation on this topic are abundant, research literature is sparse. What little available research exists is, in most cases, neither robust nor helpful to the practicing therapist. This article provides, in both narrative and table format, a comprehensive methodological review of the available research literature on infidelity from 1980 to present. Topics addressed in the narrative include the lack of a consensus on the definition of infidelity; design challenges, such as retrospective research, confidentiality, measures, and variables, and sampling issues, such as diversity and randomization. Throughout the article, we offer suggestions for future research.

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Metadata

Authors
Blow, A. J., & Hartnett, K.
Affiliations
Saint Louis University (US)
Corresponding author
Blow, Adrian J.
ORCID
Blow, Adrian J.
Venue
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2005-04
Volume
31
Issue
2
Pages
183-216
ISSN
  • 0194-472X (ISSN-L)
  • 1752-0606
DOI
10.1111/j.1752-0606.2005.tb01555.x
OpenAlex
W1996459935
Cited by
202
References
11
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FWCI
3.13
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
doi.wiley.com/10.1002/tdm_license_1.1 (tdm, 3805 d)
Locations
  • Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Marriage and Sexual Relationships
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Keywords
infidelity, committed relationships, couple therapy, research methodology, retrospective research, confidentiality, measurement instruments, sampling issues, randomization, future research directions
MeSH terms
Extramarital Relations, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Sexual Partners

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