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The meaning of sexual jealousy
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Abstract
This work includes views on the origins of sexual jealousy, both from the cultural as well as biological point of view. The historical and cultural background show us how our sexual jealousy evolved over time. We also see its behaviourial patterns across various societies. The author stresses the fact that - depending on what culture we belong to - different situations can become the source of sexual jealousy. Yet we can also say that at the very heart of jealousy there lies the feeling of insecurity.
This work includes different ways of reacting to sexual jealousy as well as examples of how to deal with this feeling. The observations stress the link between certain elements of our personal characteristics and the appearance of sexual jealousy. Yet we must remember at the same time that sexual jealousy cannot be viewed as a internal element of our character.
Abstract
This work includes views on the origins of sexual jealousy, both from the cultural as well as biological point of view. The historical and cultural background show us how our sexual jealousy evolved over time. We also see its behaviourial patterns across various societies. The author stresses the fact that - depending on what culture we belong to - different situations can become the source of sexual jealousy. Yet we can also say that at the very heart of jealousy there lies the feeling of insecurity.
This work includes different ways of reacting to sexual jealousy as well as examples of how to deal with this feeling. The observations stress the link between certain elements of our personal characteristics and the appearance of sexual jealousy. Yet we must remember at the same time that sexual jealousy cannot be viewed as a internal element of our character.
Keywords
sexual jealousy; coping strategies; sexual infidelity; cultural differences


Title
The meaning of sexual jealousy
Journal
Seksuologia Polska (Polish Sexology)
Issue
Article type
Review paper
Pages
55-63
Published online
2004-06-01
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Bibliographic record
Seksuologia Polska 2004;2(2):55-63.
Keywords
sexual jealousy
coping strategies
sexual infidelity
cultural differences
Authors
Krzysztof Kałużny