Managing infidelity: a cross-cultural perspective

Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In 2002 • Pages: 85-101 •

By Jankowiak, William, Nell, M. Diane, Buckmaster, Anne

Abstract

This study focuses on spousal responses to extramarital affairs cross-culturally. Results suggest that men and women are equally concerned with the sexual activities of their spouses, however, tactics used in response to infidelity vary by gender. Results also show a relationship between social complexity and responses to infidelity.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Researchers Own
Other	Researchers Own	Gathered from contacting contemporary ethnographers

Hypotheses (5)
Hypothesis	Supported
Men and women will be equally concerned with monitoring their mate's sexual affairs (91).	Supported
In response to infidelity, men will prefer physical violence and women will prefer to distance themselves (91).	Supported
Men and women will be more likely to use self-help tactics in response to infidelity than men and women in stratified societies (91).	Supported
There will be a positive relationship between social complexity and the frequency with which men and women appeal to higher authorities (91).	Supported
Gossip will be invoked most often in societies with patrilineal descent (92).	Supported

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Managing infidelity: a cross-cultural perspective

Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In 2002 • Pages: 85-101 • Cite

By Jankowiak, William, Nell, M. Diane, Buckmaster, Anne

Abstract

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Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In 2002 • Pages: 85-101 •