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  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

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  • 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.