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8 September 2026 · 5 new publications
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Attitudes to animals and associations wit… · Reactions to partner infidelity (emotiona… · Strategies for managing intimate relation… · Unemployment and domestic violence help-s… · Personality, Values, and Political Orient…
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Reactions to partner infidelity (emotional and be…
H. Rea, J. Meyrick & H. Lewis‐Smith | 2026
| Vol. 58
The review found that breast cancer and its treatment commonly disrupt sexual intimacy through physical and psychological effects—often mediated by body image—requiring disclosure and active renegotiation of intimacy; partners in new relationships were often
supportive while longer-term couples faced gendered expectations and more complex renegotiation.
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Why it matters
These findings matter for research on reactions to partner infidelity because health-driven changes in sexual intimacy, disclosure practices, and partner responsiveness shape emotional and behavioral responses to perceived betrayal and influence pathways to
conflict resolution, forgiveness, or separation.
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Reactions to partner infidelity (emotional and be…
D. Sousa, A. Paradis & L. Elisabeth et al. | 2026
| Vol. 180
Adolescents’ trust and jealousy jointly predict control victimization in dating: higher partner trust was linked to less isolation victimization but only when jealousy was average or high, while higher trust in both partners reduced domination victimization
and higher jealousy increased domination victimization. The dyadic model accounted for substantial variance (up to 57% for isolation, 33% for domination).
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Why it matters
For a researcher studying reactions to partner infidelity, these findings indicate that both trust and maladaptive jealousy shape controlling responses to perceived threats, so interventions should target trust-building and regulation of jealous reactions to
prevent isolation and domination behaviors.
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Reactions to partner infidelity (emotional and be…
M. Ashraf, Q. Tariq & S. Riaz et al. | 2026
| Vol. 3, Issue 3
The study found that women in monogamous marriages reported higher marital satisfaction and intimacy, while women in polygamous marriages exhibited greater attachment anxiety and avoidance; overall, insecure attachment orientations were associated with poorer
relationship outcomes in polygamous unions.
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Why it matters
Because attachment anxiety and avoidance—more common among polygamous wives—shape emotional and behavioral responses to partner betrayal, these findings suggest attachment orientation and marital structure may predict how individuals react to infidelity.
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Reactions to partner infidelity (emotional and be…
L. McDowell | 2026
In interviews with four African American couples, the study found that more male partners exhibited narcissistic traits or NPD, and that shifts in narcissistic behaviors over time were linked to increased spousal distress and poorer marital quality. These complex,
culturally situated dynamics suggest narcissism contributes to ongoing relational problems rather than isolated incidents.
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Why it matters
For research on reactions to partner infidelity, this study indicates that partner narcissism—including gendered patterns and culturally specific experiences—can shape emotional and behavioral responses to betrayal and drive poorer marital outcomes, so accounting
for narcissistic traits will clarify and contextualize infidelity reactions.
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Reactions to partner infidelity (emotional and be…
Ö. TÖNBÜL & A. Özdemir | 2026
In interviews with 14 married Turkish individuals, content analysis produced four themes and 16 sub-themes showing that respect, trust, commitment, emotional and sexual intimacy, expressing love, conflict management, and cooperation are key to relational robustness
in marriage. The study also distinguishes relational robustness (everyday strengths) from relational resilience, which is used to cope with trauma and crises.
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Why it matters
This matters for research on reactions to partner infidelity because the identified components—especially trust, intimacy, and conflict management—likely shape emotional and behavioral responses to betrayal and point to relational resources that predict forgiveness,
confrontation, or dissolution.
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