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Emerging Adults' Perspectives on Consensually Nonmonogamous Parenting.
Marie Lippmann1, Madeline R Olwert2, Christine E Leistner3
1Department of Psychology, California State University, Chico, 400 West First Street, Chico, CA, 95926, USA. mlippmann@csuchico.edu.
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|November 9, 2023
Summary
Young adults perceive monogamous partners as better parents than those in consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) relationships. However, LGBTQ+ individuals showed more positive views of CNM-parenting capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) is gaining recognition, yet CNM-parenting faces stigma.
- Research on CNM-parenting perceptions among emerging adults is limited.
- Understanding young adults' views on CNM-parenting is crucial for addressing stigma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore emerging adults' perspectives on the parenting capabilities of individuals in consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) relationships.
- To compare perceptions of CNM-parenting across different CNM structures (polyamory, open relationships, swinging) and monogamy.
- To investigate how sexual orientation influences views on CNM-parenting.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-method study with 107 US-American college students.
- Participants rated parenting capabilities from vignettes depicting monogamous and various CNM relationship structures.
- Qualitative essays explored reasons behind parenting capability perceptions.
Main Results:
- Participants generally perceived monogamous partners as more capable parents than CNM partners.
- LGBTQ+ participants rated CNM parents, particularly polyamorous and swinging partners, more favorably than heterosexual participants.
- No significant gender differences were observed in parenting capability perceptions.
Conclusions:
- Emerging adults hold biases against CNM-parenting, though LGBTQ+ individuals show greater acceptance.
- Societal stigma surrounding CNM-parenting persists among young adults.
- Findings have implications for sexuality education, research, and clinical practice regarding diverse family structures.
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