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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.
Article 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.
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