Romantic jealousy and affairs: Research and implications for couple therapy
Abstract Romantic jealousy is often experienced after a situation is inteweted as threatening to one's intimate relationship and can involve elements of other emotions such as anger, fear, and sadness. An individual experiencing jealousy may engage in a number of behaviors and thought processes aimed at reducing jealousy or keeping the relationship intact. However, these cognitions and behaviors may not achieve either of these pals and may escalate problems an the relationship. Wereview the theoretical and empirical jealousy literature and integrate the research findings with existing models of couple therapy. Assessment and treatment guidelines are offered on the basis of theory, research, and clinical practice. Future research directions are also discussed.
COLLEGES HAVE been described as breeding grounds for low moral standards where cheating is rampant and examinations often degenerate into contests in which the slickest crook wins (1). If this is true, honor systems have little chance of success and educators must evaluate and improve their methods of teaching honesty. It is the purpose of this paper to report on an investigation of the at titudes of university students toward cheating. Since verbally stated at titudes are important determiners of behavior, it is believed that this study will add to existing information and increase our understanding of this phenomenon. The specific question for which answers were sought in the investiga tion are: