RT Article
T1 Development and validation of the 14-item intentions toward infidelity scale
JF Deviant behavior
VO 45
IS 10
SP 1333
OP 1346
A1 Pandey, Kashish
A1 Narain, Shruti
A1 Jahan, Azmat
A2 Narain, Shruti
A2 Jahan, Azmat
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/190383757X
AB Infidelity is labeled as an unforgivable betrayal in dyadic relationships. It is essential to understand the intentions of committing betrayal to interpret these behaviors. Previous researchers have given well-elucidated justifications for committing infidelity. However, a new measure of intentions toward infidelity is required because existing measures focus on reasons, attitudes, and justifications rather than directly assessing specific intentions. Additionally, infidelity is a multifaceted phenomenon and a dedicated measure for intentions provides a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of individuals’ likelihood to engage in such behavior. Hence, the present study was conceptualized. The sample comprised 561 adults, 489 university students, and 72 working professionals. Out of the total sample, 189 were males (33.69%) and 372 females (66.31%) aged 18 to 50 years (Mage = 21.23, SDage = 4.44 years). Exploratory factor analysis along with confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to examine the dimensionality and validate the measurement theory of the current scale. The results of the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good fit and suggested intentions toward the infidelity scale as a unidimensional construct. These preliminary results confirm that this construct has the premises to be validated as a reliable instrument for measuring intentions toward infidelity.
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K1 Empirische Forschung
DO 10.1080/01639625.2023.2294082