Study: Jealousy responses vary by sex and orientation.
Men upset by sexual betrayal, women by emotional. Attraction and masculinity matter.
Why it matters
- Jealousy responses differ by sex, sexual orientation, and psychological traits.
By the numbers
- 4,465 Norwegian adults surveyed.
- 59% of heterosexual men vs. 31% of women found sexual infidelity worse.
- Exclusively heterosexual men showed highest sexual jealousy.
The big picture
- Sexual orientation and masculinity influence jealousy.
- Sex differences in jealousy fade among sexual minorities.
What they're saying
- Some see results as aligned with reproductive pressures.
- Skepticism about self-reported heterosexuality measuring conservativeness.
Caveats
- Online recruitment may not represent broader population.
- Hypothetical scenarios may not reflect real-life reactions.
What’s next
- More research needed on underlying biological processes.