The Relationship Between Sexual Impulsivity and Infidelity Tendency: The Influence of Attachment and Emotion Regulation

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between levels of sexual impulsivity and infidelity tendency among individuals, and to evaluate the mediating roles of attachment styles and emotion regulation skills in this relationship. Data were collected from 327 participants residing in Istanbul and Izmir. The measurement tools used in the study included the Sexual Impulsivity Scale, Infidelity Tendency Scale, Attachment Style Scale, and Emotion Regulation Scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software. Correlation, regression, and structural equation modeling (SEM) results revealed a significant and positive relationship between sexual impulsiveness and infidelity tendency. Furthermore, attachment styles and emotion regulation skills were found to have significant mediating effects on this relationship. The findings highlight the importance of psychological variables in explaining infidelity behaviors and offer insights for clinical interventions and therapeutic programs.