An investigation of the relations between attachmentstyles, infidelity and jealousy in romantic relationships

This study aims to investigate the relationship between attachment styles, intention to commit adultery and jealousy level in romantic relationships in adulthood. In order to be able to examine these relationships, data were collected using the convenience sampling and through the questionnaire from 226 individuals over 18 years of age and in a romantic relationship. A questionnaire form consisting of four sections was used as a data collection tool for the research. Sociodemographic Information Form, the Intentions towards Infidelity Scale, the Romantic Jealousy-Induction Scale and the Experiences in close relationships inventory– II. In the study, descriptive findings related to sociodemographic information were presented and mean scores of the study variables were explained. The differences between the variables were analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis and hypotheses were tested by multiple regression analysis. The differences between demographic information and variables were analyzed by independent sample t test and one way variance analysis. According to the results of the study, it was found that there was a significant and positive difference between the attachment styles and the intention to commit adultery. However, there was no meaningful difference between the attachment styles and the jealousy level and between the jealousy level and the intention to commit adultery.