October 2014 PMID 24696386

Sexual narcissism and infidelity in early marriage.

James K McNulty, Laura Widman

Mentions

26
Peak: 8 in Dec 2025
across 7 sources since Dec 2014

Extended reach

135,429
potential audience

Total likes

4,427

Video views

125,814

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Dec 2014 – Dec 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions generally acknowledge the article’s conclusion that sexual narcissism is a key factor in infidelity, evidenced by phrases like 'clearly associated' and 'main motive is sexual dissatisfaction.' The tone is straightforward and confirms agreement, with minimal elaboration, reflecting a recognition of the study's importance without deep analysis.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree with the study’s findings, emphasizing that sexual narcissism is linked to infidelity, especially when citing the results of the research as confirmation.

InterestModerate interest

While there is some curiosity about the topic, most posts do not delve deeply into the methodology or broader implications, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show some engagement by referencing specific results, such as the association between narcissism and extramarital affairs, but overall lack in detailed discussion or critique.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight the relevance of identifying specific personality traits to understand infidelity, suggesting some community recognition of its potential influence on relationship dynamics.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how different aspects of narcissism, especially in the sexual domain, are related to infidelity in early marriage, finding that personal sexual narcissism is linked to cheating, while general narcissism is less predictive.
  • The research shows that specific traits like sexual exploitation, grandiosity about sexual skills, entitlement, and lack of empathy are key factors driving the link between sexual narcissism and infidelity, particularly in men.
  • The results emphasize the importance of using targeted, domain-specific assessments of personality traits—like sexual narcissism—to better understand behaviors like infidelity, rather than relying solely on broad measures of narcissism.

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Dra. Teraiza Mesa R Cuenta Oficial ®
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Los resultados del estudio Sexual Narcissism and Infidelity in Early Marriage mostraron que si bien el principal motivo para la infidelidad es la insatisfacción sexual, efectivamente el narcisismo sexual estaba claramente asociado a la búsqueda de relaciones extraconyugales.

Feb 12, 2020 · 9,001 followers View post →
CRUX Psychology
@cruxpsychology · X

(Altinok & Kilic, 2020) https://t.co/bEUrtFyuZA (McNulty & Widman, 2014) https://t.co/YsuL6WEWKN

Dec 11, 2025 · 405 followers View post →

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CRUX Psychology
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(Altinok & Kilic, 2020) https://t.co/bEUrtFyuZA (McNulty & Widman, 2014) https://t.co/YsuL6WEWKN

Dec 11, 2025 · 405 followers View post →
Dra. Teraiza Mesa R Cuenta Oficial ®
@Dra_TeraizaMesa · X

Los resultados del estudio Sexual Narcissism and Infidelity in Early Marriage mostraron que si bien el principal motivo para la infidelidad es la insatisfacción sexual, efectivamente el narcisismo sexual estaba claramente asociado a la búsqueda de relaciones extraconyugales.

Feb 12, 2020 · 9,001 followers View post →
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