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Infidelity and Psychosomatic Concerns:A Correlational Review


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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2 Department of Psychology, Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
     

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This paper revolves around the concept of infidelity. Apositive correlation between infidelity and the biological and psychological effects on the individual and the methodology of carrying out is reviewed and analysed. Infidelity is of two types; emotional and physical each holding its own symptoms, causes and effects The study employs review of existing literature as its methodology. Some of the psychological effects identified on the individual include depression, low self esteem, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).The results indicated that pregnancy and religiosity enable in moderating the chances of getting engaged in betrayal. Women tend to get more affected by emotional infidelity whereas men by physical.

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Infidelity, Emotional, Physical, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Authors

Simran Anand
Department of Applied Psychology, Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sonakshi Ruhela
Department of Psychology, Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abstract


This paper revolves around the concept of infidelity. Apositive correlation between infidelity and the biological and psychological effects on the individual and the methodology of carrying out is reviewed and analysed. Infidelity is of two types; emotional and physical each holding its own symptoms, causes and effects The study employs review of existing literature as its methodology. Some of the psychological effects identified on the individual include depression, low self esteem, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).The results indicated that pregnancy and religiosity enable in moderating the chances of getting engaged in betrayal. Women tend to get more affected by emotional infidelity whereas men by physical.

Keywords


Infidelity, Emotional, Physical, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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