HELSINKI JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (HJSSH)
MODEL OF CHEATING IN A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP
E-ISSN: 7764-9221
P-ISSN: 3442-3567
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1115
This study aimed to investigate the likelihood of cheating in a romantic relationship using predictive modeling techniques. The researchers collected data from 500 respondents who completed the Hendrick and Hendrick's Theory of Love survey questionnaire. The results indicated that friendship love received the highest mean score, while possessive love received the lowest. Sex, religion, and education are significantly associated with cheating. The researchers utilized the age and types of love as predictors in an empirical analysis of cheating in a romantic relationship. The model demonstrated a good fit and accurately represented the data. Age and altruistic love were significant predictors of cheating, while passionate and friendship love reduced the likelihood of cheating. Altruistic love contributed the most to cheating among the types of love. The findings suggest that individuals who are older and have a stronger inclination towards altruistic love are more likely to cheat in a romantic relationship. Conversely, those with a greater degree of friendship and passionate love are less likely to engage in cheating. These results underscore the importance of understanding the different types of love in predicting infidelity in a romantic relationship.
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