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- Title
Examining the Role of Mononormative Beliefs, Stigma, and Internalized Consensual Non-Monogamy Negativity for Dehumanization.
- Authors
Rodrigues, David L.; Brooks, Thomas R.; Balzarini, Rhonda N.; Moors, Amy C.; Lopes, Diniz
- Abstract
Interest in consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships has been increasing in the general population in recent years. However, given the cultural dominance of monogamy and the normative expectations often imposed through socialization (i.e., mononormativity), people in CNM relationships may experience negativity, which can become internalized and harm their individual and relationship health. The present study investigated if mononormativity beliefs and CNM relationship stigma were associated with more dehumanization and if internalized CNM negativity was an underlying mechanism for these associations. Results showed that participants who endorsed more mononormative beliefs and CNM relationship stigma also reported more internalized CNM negativity. In turn, participants who experienced more internalized CNM negativity attributed more negative (vs. positive) emotions to themselves and treated their partners as more immature, unrefined, exploitable, and emotionless. These results show that mononormativity and internalized negativity can shape the attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of CNM individuals toward themselves and their partners.
- Subjects
NON-monogamous relationships; SOCIALIZATION; NEGATIVISM; DEHUMANIZATION; INTERPERSONAL relations
- Publication
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2024, Vol 53, Issue 3, p889
- ISSN
0004-0002
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10508-023-02785-2