Extrarelationship involvement among heterosexual males: An explanation based on the theory of planned behavior, relationship quality, and past behavior
Cr. Drake et Mp. Mccabe, Extrarelationship involvement among heterosexual males: An explanation based on the theory of planned behavior, relationship quality, and past behavior, J APPL SO P, 30(7), 2000, pp. 1421-1439
The present study investigated the reasons why males in relationships engag
e in extrarelationship involvements (ERIs). The theory of planned behavior
was used as the basis for a decision-making model for ERI. The contribution
of relationship factors and past behavior to explain ERI was also investig
ated. A division of perceived behavioral control into individual components
of self-efficacy, control, and planning was also tested. Different sets of
factors were associated with intention and behavior. ERI intentions were p
redicted by attitudes toward ERI, planning game-playing love, and positive
experience of past ERI. Present ERI behavior was predicted by ERI behavior
in the past 6 months. Results generally supported the theory of planned beh
avior, especially for the prediction of intention.