The percentage of married women who cheat can vary depending on the study and the population being surveyed, but research on infidelity in marriage generally suggests that between 15% and 25% of married women report having cheated at least once during their marriage.
The exact number can depend on factors such as age, cultural context, and the definition of “cheating” used in the study (e.g., emotional vs. physical infidelity). For instance, a 2018 study published in JAMA Network Open found that about 19% of women reported infidelity, while a 2020 survey by the Institute for Family Studies suggested a slightly lower percentage for women, closer to 16%.
It’s important to note that these statistics don’t necessarily mean that infidelity is equally common across all types of marriages or relationships. Factors such as satisfaction with the relationship, communication, and personal values play significant roles in whether infidelity occurs. Additionally, the rates of reported cheating may differ based on how willing participants are to admit to infidelity, which can also skew the numbers.
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