ABSTRACT

The purpose of the present study was to examine associations between heterosexual consensually non-monogamous (CNM) and monogamous relationships and variables relating to relationship functioning and individual well-being. Participants (N = 555) were solicited online and asked to rate a number of items regarding their type of relationship, satisfaction, commitment, trust, conflict resolution style, and well-being. As compared to participants in monogamous relationships, people who participated in CNM reported more satisfaction, commitment, intimacy, passion, and love. Additionally, participants in CNM favoured positive problem-solving with their partners, while monogamous participants preferred withdrawal tactics. Lastly, CNM participants also reported higher psychological well-being. Collectively, the results support past findings of overall health and functionality of CNM relationships, which deviates from the mononormative assumptions of our society.

摘要

本研究的目的是检查异性恋自愿非一夫一妻制（CNM）和一夫一妻制关系以及与关系功能和个人幸福感相关的变量之间的关联。参与者（N = 555) 被要求在线征集并要求对一些项目的关系类型、满意度、承诺、信任、冲突解决方式和幸福感进行评分。与一夫一妻制关系的参与者相比，参与 CNM 的人报告了更多的满意度、承诺、亲密、激情和爱。此外，CNM 的参与者更喜欢与他们的伴侣积极解决问题，而一夫一妻制的参与者更喜欢退出策略。最后，CNM 参与者还报告了更高的心理健康状况。总的来说，这些结果支持过去对 CNM 关系的整体健康和功能的发现，这偏离了我们社会的单一规范假设。