The Role of Differentiation in Extradyadic Relationships

ABSTRACT

This study examines the relationship between differentiation and infidelity. Previous research in the field of infidelity indicates the persons who engage in infidelity may be more likely to triangulate other people into their relationship problems, thereby being less differentiated. The results of this study indicate a difference in differentiation level between monogamous and non-monogamous groups when controlling for duration in relationship and age of respondent.

Key Words:

• Differentiation
• infidelity
• Bowen
• monogamy