Gender Differences in the Association between Perceived Family Understanding and Parental Care in Adolescence and Concurrent Sexual Partnerships in Adulthood.

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Faculty Sponsor: Professor Kaparakis

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Kseniia Guliaeva

I am a senior student from Russia, pursuing a double major in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, and Government, with a minor in Film Studies. I also have a strong interest in psychology, particularly in family dynamics, which has led me to explore the relationship between perceived family understanding and the likelihood of infidelity in romantic relationships.

Abstract: This project explores the relationship between perceived family understanding during adolescence and the likelihood of infidelity in adult romantic relationships, using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health). By analyzing responses from Wave I and Wave V, the study examines how adolescents’ perceptions of family attention and care impact their ability to form open and committed relationships in adulthood. The findings reveal that lower levels of family understanding are associated with a higher probability of infidelity, with males consistently exhibiting a higher likelihood of cheating than females across all levels of family understanding. Overall, the results underscore the significant role of family dynamics in shaping future romantic behaviors and highlight the importance of fostering supportive family environments to promote healthier adult relationships.

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