Abstract

Four hundred and fourteen participants answered questions regarding financial habits within the context of the couple relationship. The Big Five Personality Inventory and a Martial and Life Satisfaction Scale were used to determine the incidence and factors associated with financial infidelity. Results indicated that 27% of participants have kept a financial secret from their partner. Furthermore, both marital and life satisfaction were lower for participants who have experienced financial infidelity than in those who have not. Finally, conscientiousness, a factor from the Big Five Personality Inventory, showed a significant difference, suggesting that more organized individuals were less likely to keep financial secrets. Clinical implications are also discussed.

Keywords: Couples, Finances, Relationships, Infidelity

How to Cite:

Jeanfreau, M., Noguchi, K., Mong, M. D. & Stadthagen, H., (2018) “Financial Infidelity in Couple Relationships”, Journal of Financial Therapy 9(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/1944-9771.1159