This dissertation is accessible only to the Illinois State University community.
- Off-Campus ISU Users: To download this item, click the "Off-Campus Download" button below. You will be prompted to log in with your ISU ULID and password.
- Non-ISU Users: Contact your library to request this item through interlibrary loan.
Date of Award
5-23-2016
Document Type
Thesis-ISU Access Only
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Department of Psychology: Clinical-Counseling Psychology
First Advisor
Raymond M. Bergner
Abstract
This project examined the reactions women have to discovering the infidelity of their partners. Themes were generated from the reactions of women posted on self-help forums. From these themes, a questionnaire was developed and administered, along with already-existing measures of trauma, to women who have recently discovered the infidelity of their partners. It was found that scores on the newly-developed measure strongly correlated with scores on an already-established measure of trauma. Additionally, two subscales of the newly created measure were found to be strong predictors of scores on the trauma measure. Limitations of the current study and directions for future research were also discussed.
Recommended Citation
Dean, Miranda, "Infidelity through the Lens of Trauma" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 566.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/566
DOI
http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2016.Dean.M
Page Count
58
Comments
Imported from ProQuest Dean_ilstu_0092N_10782.pdf