The current study aimed to identify common themes regarding stigma and identity disclosure among individuals in Consensually Nonmonogamous (CNM) relationships. Researchers conducted semistructured interviews with participants (N = 8) to gather information about their current or previous CNM relationship(s). Utilizing an Inductive Latent Thematic approach within a Constructivist framework, results indicated that the majority of the participants acknowledged CNM as being a stigmatized identity and were most likely to disclose their relationship to others if the target message recipient was perceived to be affirming and open minded. Several participants discussed their experiences and the potential consequences of being outed. Implications and future directions are discussed.

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自愿非一夫一妻制关系中个人的污名化和披露

当前的研究旨在确定在同意非一夫一妻制（CNM）关系中的个人之间的污名和身份披露的共同主题。研究人员与参与者（N = 8）进行了半结构化访谈，以收集有关其当前或先前CNM关系的信息。结果表明，在建构主义框架内使用归纳潜在主题方法，大多数参与者都承认CNM是一种污名化的身份，并且如果目标消息接收者被认为是肯定的和开放的，则很可能透露他们与他人的关系。几位参与者讨论了他们的经历以及过时的潜在后果。讨论了含义和未来方向。