Publications by authors named "A Moors"
Departures from monogamy are socially discouraged and met with negative judgments, and being a target of stigmatization has consequences for the way individuals in consensual non-monogamous (CNM) relationships connect to others, including their partner(s). However, social support seems to be an important factor associated with increases in wellbeing and relationship quality. Aligned with this reasoning, results of a cross-sectional study showed that participants in CNM relationships who endorsed more internalized negativity reported less commitment to partner one (P1), less disclosure of their relationship agreement to others, as well as less acceptance and more secrecy toward P1 and partner two (P2).
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- Interest in consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships is rising, but monogamy remains the societal standard, leading to negative experiences for those in CNM setups.
- The study found that beliefs in mononormativity and stigma against CNM relationships are linked to increased feelings of internalized negativity among CNM individuals.
- This internalized negativity, in turn, affects how they view themselves and their partners, leading to more negative emotions and dehumanizing attitudes.