Degree

BS (Social Sciences & Liberal Arts)

Faculty / School

School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS)

Department

Department of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

Date of Award

Spring 2024

Date of Submission

2024-06-19

Advisor

Amna Tufail, Visiting Faculty, Department of Social Sciences

Project Type

SSLA Culminating Experience

Access Type

Restricted Access

Keywords

Male infidelity, Monogamous, Heteronormative, Life Satisfaction, Social Support

Abstract

This quantitative research investigated the impact that male infidelity has on the life satisfaction of Pakistani women and how the perceived social support alleviates this impact.

The research employed the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) to measure the impact of male infidelity and the role of social support. The sample consisted of 149 Pakistani females recruited via a Google Form posted on Facebook groups.

The survey included various questions such as the relationship type, relationship duration, and current relationship status of the participants. The participants reported infidelity in various relationship types including marriage, dating, and engagement, shedding light on infidelity within the Pakistani society.

Apart from the impact on life satisfaction, the research also focused on the importance of social support the participants received via significant others, family, and friends in alleviating the impact of infidelity and which type of support had the most impact. Additionally, identifying if women continue to stay in the relationship after experiencing infidelity and the role that social support plays in their decision.

The results revealed that 25% of wives, 23% of girlfriends, and 52% of fiancés reported scores extreme dissatisfaction with life and 75% of the participants received social support from their family after experiencing infidelity.

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v, 68

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