Scale Description

The Intentions Towards Infidelity Scale (ITIS) is an assessment instrument designed to evaluate an individual’s intentions and tendencies toward infidelity within a romantic relationship.

The scale focuses on the extent to which an individual may consider or intend to pursue relationships or interactions outside their existing romantic relationship. It also provides a framework for examining factors that may be associated with such intentions.

The assessment of intentions toward infidelity should be distinguished from the assessment of actual behavior. A stronger intention does not necessarily indicate that an individual has engaged, or will engage, in infidelity. Rather, it reflects a greater self-reported tendency or perceived likelihood of considering such behavior.

Objective

The primary objective of the ITIS is to assess the extent of an individual’s intentions toward infidelity.

According to the original framework, the scale aims to examine how likely an individual is to consider or pursue infidelity and to explore factors that may influence these intentions.

The instrument may also be used to investigate relationships between intentions toward infidelity and other relevant variables, including relationship satisfaction, personal needs, relationship circumstances, communication within the relationship, romantic satisfaction, and self-esteem.

The source document additionally identifies the potential use of this information in supporting the development of strategies and interventions intended to promote healthier relationship management.

Data Analysis and Use

Data obtained from the ITIS can be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical approaches.

Descriptive analysis may be used to summarize participants’ responses and overall levels of intentions toward infidelity. Depending on the available scoring structure, an overall score can be calculated to represent the reported level of such intentions.

Researchers may also examine relationships between ITIS scores and other variables identified in the source document, such as relationship satisfaction, communication, emotional needs, and self-esteem.

Comparative or correlational analyses can therefore contribute to understanding how intentions toward infidelity relate to broader aspects of romantic relationships and individual characteristics.

Scoring

According to the source document, participants respond to questions concerning their intentions toward infidelity using agreement/disagreement scales, likelihood scales, or other appropriate measurement approaches.

An overall score can then be calculated to reflect the individual’s level of intentions toward infidelity.

Higher scores can generally be interpreted as indicating stronger intentions or a greater reported likelihood of considering infidelity, whereas lower scores indicate weaker intentions.

The source document does not provide the exact number of items, response anchors, or detailed scoring algorithm. Therefore, the precise coding and calculation of scores should follow the instructions associated with the specific version of the ITIS being administered.

Applications

The ITIS can be used in research examining romantic relationships, interpersonal behavior, relationship satisfaction, and factors associated with intentions toward infidelity.

According to the original document, particular areas of interest include relationship satisfaction, communication, personal and emotional needs, relationship circumstances, and self-esteem.

The scale can therefore contribute to research investigating how individual and relationship-related characteristics are associated with variations in intentions toward infidelity.

Interpretation of Results

Higher ITIS scores indicate stronger self-reported intentions or tendencies toward infidelity, whereas lower scores indicate weaker intentions.

Importantly, intentions should not be interpreted as equivalent to actual infidelity behavior. A score reflecting stronger intentions does not establish that an individual has previously engaged in infidelity or will necessarily do so in the future.

Results should therefore be interpreted within the objectives and context of the study and, where appropriate, alongside other relevant psychological, interpersonal, and relationship variables.

References

The original document provides the following literature topics or suggested sources rather than complete bibliographic references:

Development and Validation of the Intentions Towards Infidelity Scale – concerning the development and validation of the ITIS.

Infidelity and Relationship Satisfaction: A Comprehensive Review – concerning the relationship between infidelity and relationship satisfaction.

Predictors of Infidelity: A Review of the Literature – examining factors associated with intentions toward and engagement in infidelity.

Interventions to Address Infidelity in Romantic Relationships – addressing strategies and interventions related to infidelity and relationship management.